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State Trooper salary
Average state trooper salary
$39,812
How much does a state trooper make?
The average state trooper salary in the United States is $39,812. State trooper salaries typically range between $31,000 and $50,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for state troopers is $19.14 per hour.
State trooper salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. State troopers earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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State Trooper Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level state trooper | $31,400 | $15.09 |
| Mid-level state trooper | $41,500 | $19.96 |
| Senior-level state trooper | $50,500 | $24.27 |
State Trooper salary estimates from across the web
Average state trooper salary by state
Highest paying states for state troopers
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $59,919 | $28.81 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $54,294 | $26.10 |
| 3 | Washington | $54,315 | $26.11 |
| 4 | Illinois | $52,670 | $25.32 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $44,869 | $21.57 |
| 6 | Oregon | $46,942 | $22.57 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $47,445 | $22.81 |
| 8 | Ohio | $44,917 | $21.59 |
| 9 | Minnesota | $43,422 | $20.88 |
| 10 | Iowa | $43,008 | $20.68 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $50,338 | $24.20 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $43,725 | $21.02 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $43,521 | $20.92 |
| 14 | Mississippi | $45,966 | $22.10 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $44,884 | $21.58 |
| 16 | Colorado | $46,158 | $22.19 |
| 17 | Arizona | $42,051 | $20.22 |
| 18 | Maryland | $41,118 | $19.77 |
| 19 | Rhode Island | $42,043 | $20.21 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $41,321 | $19.87 |
| 21 | Indiana | $40,589 | $19.51 |
| 22 | Wyoming | $35,977 | $17.30 |
| 23 | New York | $42,834 | $20.59 |
| 24 | Nevada | $39,703 | $19.09 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $41,340 | $19.88 |
| 26 | Texas | $38,690 | $18.60 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $42,632 | $20.50 |
| 28 | California | $42,669 | $20.51 |
| 29 | Michigan | $39,004 | $18.75 |
| 30 | Florida | $35,992 | $17.30 |
| 31 | Utah | $40,066 | $19.26 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $37,307 | $17.94 |
| 33 | Vermont | $40,156 | $19.31 |
| 34 | Montana | $39,701 | $19.09 |
| 35 | South Dakota | $34,056 | $16.37 |
| 36 | Delaware | $38,033 | $18.29 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $31,598 | $15.19 |
| 38 | Maine | $36,878 | $17.73 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $34,063 | $16.38 |
| 40 | Missouri | $35,558 | $17.10 |
| 41 | Georgia | $32,456 | $15.60 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $32,718 | $15.73 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $30,353 | $14.59 |
| 44 | Virginia | $34,354 | $16.52 |
| 45 | Idaho | $35,105 | $16.88 |
| 46 | Alabama | $34,288 | $16.48 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $29,020 | $13.95 |
| 48 | Kansas | $30,609 | $14.72 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $30,174 | $14.51 |
| 50 | North Carolina | $31,055 | $14.93 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $30,606 | $14.71 |
Highest paying cities for state troopers
The highest-paying cities for state troopers are Olympia, WA, Salem, OR, and Phoenix, AZ.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympia, WA | $54,540 | $26.22 |
| 2 | Salem, OR | $47,054 | $22.62 |
| 3 | Phoenix, AZ | $42,133 | $20.26 |
State Trooper salary details
A state trooper's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $50,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a state trooper's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $50,000 | $4,167 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| Average | $39,812 | $3,318 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
Highest paying state trooper jobs
The highest paying types of state troopers are first officer, law enforcement specialist, and patrol sergeant.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Services Officer | $38,039 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 181,257 |
| Military Police | $42,633 | $3,553 | $20.50 | 4,476 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | $39,219 | $3,268 | $18.86 | 105,817 |
| Police Cadet | $33,243 | $2,770 | $15.98 | 94,220 |
| Enforcement Officer | $38,446 | $3,204 | $18.48 | 82,142 |
| Code Enforcement Officer | $40,706 | $3,392 | $19.57 | 104,295 |
Top companies hiring state troopers now:
Which companies pay state troopers the most?
State trooper salaries at Washington State University and State of Connecticut are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average state trooper salary at companies like State Bar of Michigan and Alaska State Library are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington State University | $49,443 | $23.77 |
| 2 | State of Connecticut | $42,614 | $20.49 |
| 3 | State Bar of Michigan | $41,259 | $19.84 |
| 4 | Alaska State Library | $41,005 | $19.71 |
| 5 | Arizona Department of Public Safety | $40,871 | $19.65 |
| 6 | The State of Oregon | $40,281 | $19.37 |
| 7 | State of West Virginia | $37,877 | $18.21 |
| 8 | Maine | $36,566 | $17.58 |
| 9 | State of Arizona | $35,927 | $17.27 |
| 10 | State of Georgia: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia | $33,090 | $15.91 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
State Trooper salary by industry
The average state trooper salary varies across industries:
- The average state trooper salary in the finance industry is $44,467, the highest of any industry.
- The average state trooper salary in the finance industry is $40,926.
- State troopers in the government industry earn an average salary of $38,355, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for state troopers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finance | $44,467 | $21.38 |
| 2 | Transportation | $40,926 | $19.68 |
| 3 | Professional | $39,719 | $19.10 |
| 4 | Government | $38,355 | $18.44 |
High Paying State Trooper Jobs
State Trooper salary trends
The average state trooper salary has risen by $6,870 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average state trooper earned $32,942 annually, but today, they earn $39,812 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for state troopers over the last decade.
Compare state trooper salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average state trooper salary over time
Compare state trooper salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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State Trooper salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,800 | $19.14 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $38,400 | $18.44 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $37,300 | $17.93 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | $37,100 | $17.83 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $36,300 | $17.43 | +2.3% |
Recently added state trooper salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Virginia | State Police Trooper RE | Richmond, VA | 12/11/2024 | $62,599 |
| Virginia | State Police Trooper RE | Chesterfield, MO | 12/10/2024 | $50,000 |
| State of North Dakota | State Patrol Troopers | Bismarck, ND | 12/03/2024 | $91,668 |
| State of Oregon | Oregon State Police Recruit Trooper-Lateral and | Salem, OR | 11/22/2024 | $70,560 |
| State of Virginia | State Police Trooper I | Virginia, MN | 11/21/2024 | $58,232 |
| State of Oregon | Oregon State Police Recruit Trooper-Lateral and | Salem, OR | 10/14/2024 | $70,560 |
| State of Washington | Washington State Patrol Trooper Cadet-121St. Trooper Basic | Ione, WA | 10/10/2024 | $65,916 |
| Virginia | State Police Trooper RE | Chesterfield, MO | 10/09/2024 | $50,000 |
| Mopoa | Trooper-Missouri State Highway Patrol | Noel, MO | 09/26/2024 | $57,984 |
| State of Virginia | State Police Trooper RE | Virginia Beach, VA | 09/19/2024 | $58,232 |
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