Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Columbia, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbia, MO

Median annual salary $62,820 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.20
10th percentile $44,720
90th percentile $74,250
Employed locally 260
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,720
    25th
    $47,800
    50th (median)
    $62,820
    75th
    $68,110
    90th
    $74,250

    Columbia economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,463 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 90% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 10% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Modesto, CA $109,770
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $101,650
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,880
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,870
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $85,480

    Related occupations in Columbia, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,940
    Firefighters $36,880
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,310
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $82,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $60,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Columbia, MO is $30.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Columbia, MO is 17.7% 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 Columbia?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,720 per year in Columbia, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,800.