Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Oregon | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $88,140 | $79,739 | +11% |
| Median hourly wage | $42.38 | $38.34 | +11% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $85,242.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Police Officer in Oregon is $88,140, or about $42.38 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Police Officers is $79,739. Oregon is +11% above the national median.
Entry-level police officers in Oregon typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,030 police officer jobs on record and a median salary of $88,140, Oregon offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.