verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Police Officer Salary in Oregon

Median Annual in Oregon
$88,140/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$42.38/hr
▲ 16% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oregon

groups Employed in OR
5,030
public U.S. Median
$76,210
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$85,274 #9 of 51

Police Officer pay in Oregon, explained

Police officers in Oregon earn a median of $88,140 per year ($42.38 per hour), which is 16% above the national median of $76,210. Entry-level workers earn around $66,380, while the most experienced police officers reach about $109,350. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oregon.

Is $88,140 good pay in Oregon?

Adjusted for Oregon's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $88,140 is worth about $85,274 in national buying power — ranking Oregon #9 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Police Officer pay by experience in Oregon

Entry level (10th pct)
$66,380
$31.91/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$88,140
$42.38/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$109,350
$52.57/hr

Police Officer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OR
Oregon (here) $88,140 $85,274
California $118,880 $107,370 −$30,740
Washington $102,080 $95,390 −$13,940
Nevada $78,140 $78,156 +$10,000
Idaho $66,990 $70,151 +$21,150

Police Officer in Oregon: FAQ

How much do police officers make in Oregon?

Police officers in Oregon earn a median of $88,140 per year ($42.38 per hour), compared with $76,210 nationally.

Does Oregon pay police officers well?

At $88,140, Oregon pays 16% above the national median for police officers. An estimated 5,030 work in the state.

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