salary$76,570 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the College Station-Bryan, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$58,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$96,650per year
Jobs in the area490people work this job
Can a police officer afford College Station?
OK. Rent of $1,343 a month takes 21.0% of the median police officer salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a police officer make in College Station, TX?
The median pay for a police officer in the College Station-Bryan, TX area is $76,570 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $58,110 and $96,650.
Can a police officer afford to live in College Station?
Typical rent of $1,343 a month takes 21.0% of the median police officer salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the College Station-Bryan, TX metro area.