Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Central Missouri

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

Median annual salary $47,400 -37.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.79
10th percentile $37,310
90th percentile $62,590
Employed locally 810
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,310
    25th
    $44,020
    50th (median)
    $47,400
    75th
    $54,340
    90th
    $62,590

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,660
    Firefighters $39,810
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $38,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $63,960
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $26,940
    School Bus Monitors $29,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Central Missouri is $22.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Central Missouri is 37.9% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $37,310 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,020.