Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $61,260 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.45
10th percentile $39,910
90th percentile $74,080
Employed locally 280
National median $76,290

Compare Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Bowling Green, KY stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
in
Bowling Green, KY
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,910
    25th
    $59,510
    50th (median)
    $61,260
    75th
    $72,470
    90th
    $74,080

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 98% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 2% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $80,410
    Sandusky, OH $66,400
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $63,170
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $63,070
    Kentucky $60,230
    Elizabethtown, KY $59,300

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,590
    Firefighters$35,660
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$35,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$82,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$50,460
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$80,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Bowling Green, KY is $29.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Bowling Green, KY is 19.7% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $39,910 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,510.