Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the United States was $76,210 ($36.64 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,510 | $22.84 |
| 25th | $59,290 | $28.50 |
| Median | $76,210 | $36.64 |
| 75th | $97,600 | $46.93 |
| 90th | $115,120 | $55.35 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 33-3051
- Total U.S. employment: 670,520
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
At $36.64 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $76,211 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $76,210.
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $51,270 | $24.65 | -32.7% | 11,710 |
| Alaska | $99,130 | $47.66 | +30.1% | 1,260 |
| Arizona | $78,880 | $37.92 | +3.5% | 12,010 |
| Arkansas | $47,670 | $22.92 | -37.4% | 5,710 |
| California | $118,880 | $57.15 | +56.0% | 65,940 |
| Colorado | $97,350 | $46.81 | +27.7% | 9,610 |
| Connecticut | $82,170 | $39.51 | +7.8% | 6,500 |
| Delaware | $92,970 | $44.70 | +22.0% | 1,800 |
| District of Columbia | $88,650 | $42.62 | +16.3% | 4,720 |
| Florida | $74,470 | $35.81 | -2.3% | 43,630 |
| Georgia | $58,120 | $27.94 | -23.7% | 22,170 |
| Hawaii | $83,820 | $40.30 | +10.0% | 2,420 |
| Idaho | $66,990 | $32.21 | -12.1% | 2,810 |
| Illinois | $100,520 | $48.33 | +31.9% | 29,180 |
| Indiana | $73,370 | $35.27 | -3.7% | 12,980 |
| Iowa | $74,470 | $35.81 | -2.3% | 5,130 |
| Kansas | $59,230 | $28.48 | -22.3% | 6,130 |
| Kentucky | $60,490 | $29.08 | -20.6% | 7,890 |
| Louisiana | $48,380 | $23.26 | -36.5% | 12,400 |
| Maine | $67,050 | $32.24 | -12.0% | 2,120 |
| Maryland | $77,970 | $37.49 | +2.3% | 9,720 |
| Massachusetts | $78,940 | $37.95 | +3.6% | 17,040 |
| Michigan | $73,730 | $35.45 | -3.3% | 16,750 |
| Minnesota | $83,360 | $40.08 | +9.4% | 9,160 |
| Mississippi | $46,140 | $22.18 | -39.5% | 8,070 |
| Missouri | $59,460 | $28.59 | -22.0% | 13,570 |
| Montana | $70,050 | $33.68 | -8.1% | 2,160 |
| Nebraska | $74,620 | $35.88 | -2.1% | 3,490 |
| Nevada | $78,140 | $37.57 | +2.5% | 5,720 |
| New Hampshire | $71,640 | $34.44 | -6.0% | 2,460 |
| New Jersey | $92,610 | $44.53 | +21.5% | 21,780 |
| New Mexico | $69,180 | $33.26 | -9.2% | 4,580 |
| New York | $92,790 | $44.61 | +21.8% | 53,470 |
| North Carolina | $59,300 | $28.51 | -22.2% | 22,370 |
| North Dakota | $74,500 | $35.82 | -2.2% | 1,630 |
| Ohio | $77,020 | $37.03 | +1.1% | 23,430 |
| Oklahoma | $59,700 | $28.70 | -21.7% | 9,660 |
| Oregon | $88,140 | $42.38 | +15.7% | 5,030 |
| Pennsylvania | $85,470 | $41.09 | +12.2% | 26,510 |
| Rhode Island | $77,230 | $37.13 | +1.3% | 1,940 |
| South Carolina | $58,070 | $27.92 | -23.8% | 12,930 |
| South Dakota | $60,740 | $29.20 | -20.3% | 2,000 |
| Tennessee | $59,280 | $28.50 | -22.2% | 15,630 |
| Texas | $75,900 | $36.49 | -0.4% | 63,100 |
| Utah | $77,310 | $37.17 | +1.4% | 5,500 |
| Vermont | $68,910 | $33.13 | -9.6% | 1,020 |
| Virginia | $65,870 | $31.67 | -13.6% | 19,970 |
| Washington | $102,080 | $49.08 | +33.9% | 9,160 |
| West Virginia | $56,960 | $27.39 | -25.3% | 2,900 |
| Wisconsin | $78,090 | $37.55 | +2.5% | 12,320 |
| Wyoming | $66,140 | $31.80 | -13.2% | 1,310 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for police and sheriff's patrol officers?
The median annual wage for police and sheriff's patrol officers is $76,210 ($36.64 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 670,520 police and sheriff's patrol officers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $36.64. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.