Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Cleveland, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, TN

Median annual salary $49,600 -35% vs national
Median hourly $23.85
10th percentile $42,230
90th percentile $69,100
Employed locally 200
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,230
    25th
    $46,250
    50th (median)
    $49,600
    75th
    $56,980
    90th
    $69,100

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,490 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 78% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 22% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $72,760
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $66,210
    Knoxville, TN $60,460
    Clarksville, TN-KY $58,300
    Jackson, TN $53,400
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $50,560

    Related occupations in Cleveland, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $32,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $68,310
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Cleveland, TN is $23.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Cleveland, TN is 35% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $42,230 per year in Cleveland, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,250.