Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Anniston, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anniston-Oxford, AL

Median annual salary $50,300 -34.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.19
10th percentile $36,590
90th percentile $75,280
Employed locally 320
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,590
    25th
    $42,660
    50th (median)
    $50,300
    75th
    $59,590
    90th
    $75,280

    Anniston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,826 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 90% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 10% 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
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Salinas, CA $122,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,370
    California $115,400
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $103,170

    Related occupations in Anniston, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,280
    Firefighters $42,620
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $71,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $73,340
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $61,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Anniston, AL is $24.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Anniston, AL is 34.1% 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 Anniston?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $36,590 per year in Anniston, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,660.