Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Arkansas
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Arkansas earn a median salary of $45,616 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -40.2% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 5,330 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $38,270 to $57,610 depending on location.
$45,616
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$57,610
Highest paying metro
$38,270
Lowest paying metro
5,330
Employed in Arkansas
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | $57,610 | $48,880 | $69,950 | 1,780 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $53,130 | $48,480 | $57,100 | 810 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $48,120 | $44,210 | $52,030 | 180 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $45,600 | $43,280 | $53,370 | 110 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $45,270 | $38,140 | $58,780 | 340 |
| West Arkansas | $42,290 | $37,800 | $44,940 | 500 |
| South Arkansas | $41,670 | $36,930 | $44,520 | 550 |
| East Arkansas | $38,580 | $36,270 | $44,180 | 450 |
| North Arkansas | $38,270 | $35,860 | $45,490 | 610 |