Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $75,540 -1% vs national
Median hourly $36.32
10th percentile $49,650
90th percentile $88,650
Employed locally 1,660
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,650
    25th
    $65,580
    50th (median)
    $75,540
    75th
    $78,830
    90th
    $88,650

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 106% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $99,960
    Cleveland, OH $81,730
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $80,410
    Ohio $77,050
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $77,030
    Toledo, OH $74,520

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,270
    Firefighters $63,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $75,760
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,390
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Akron, OH is $36.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.19 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Akron, OH is 1% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Akron?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,650 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,580.