Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Alexandria, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Alexandria, LA

Median annual salary $43,270 -43.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.80
10th percentile $32,050
90th percentile $60,130
Employed locally 460
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,050
    25th
    $37,810
    50th (median)
    $43,270
    75th
    $52,510
    90th
    $60,130

    Alexandria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,492 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 77% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 23% below 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $109,190
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,460
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,310
    Alaska $100,300

    Related occupations in Alexandria, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $81,430
    Security Guards $37,500
    Firefighters $42,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $58,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $66,430
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $53,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Alexandria, LA is $20.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Alexandria, LA is 43.3% 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 Alexandria?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $32,050 per year in Alexandria, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,810.