salary$73,110 a year$35 an hour · median pay in the Wichita Falls, TX area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$54,950per year
Top pay (top 10%)$91,380per year
Jobs in the area370people work this job
Can a police officer afford Wichita Falls?
OK. Rent of $1,250 a month takes 20.5% 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 Wichita Falls, TX?
The median pay for a police officer in the Wichita Falls, TX area is $73,110 a year ($35 an hour). Most earn between $54,950 and $91,380.
Can a police officer afford to live in Wichita Falls?
Typical rent of $1,250 a month takes 20.5% 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 Wichita Falls, TX metro area.