District of Columbia Wages 33-3051.00 - Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

In District of Columbia:

  • Workers on average earn $88,650.
  • 10% of workers earn $66,420 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $119,660 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $76,210.
  • 10% of workers earn $47,510 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $115,120 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$47,510$59,290$76,210$97,600$115,120
District of Columbia$66,420$77,210$88,650$107,360$119,660
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$63,530$71,910$84,000$98,540$119,240

In District of Columbia:

  • Workers on average earn $42.62 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $31.93 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $57.53 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $36.64 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $22.84 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $55.35 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$22.84$28.50$36.64$46.93$55.35
District of Columbia$31.93$37.12$42.62$51.62$57.53
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$30.54$34.57$40.39$47.38$57.33