Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Central Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,260 -49.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.40
10th percentile $29,310
90th percentile $53,070
Employed locally 700
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,310
    25th
    $31,050
    50th (median)
    $38,260
    75th
    $46,030
    90th
    $53,070

    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

    Related occupations in Central Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $36,940
    Security Guards $32,420
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $36,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $56,480
    Firefighters $28,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $46,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Central Louisiana is $18.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Central Louisiana is 49.8% 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 Central Louisiana?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $29,310 per year in Central Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,050.