Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Columbus, GA-AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, GA-AL

Median annual salary $50,490 -33.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.28
10th percentile $40,730
90th percentile $63,680
Employed locally 760
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,730
    25th
    $47,680
    50th (median)
    $50,490
    75th
    $50,490
    90th
    $63,680

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 87% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 13% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $80,060
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $78,670
    Sheboygan, WI $75,880
    Michigan $74,420
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $65,230
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $64,740

    Related occupations in Columbus, GA-AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$36,730
    Firefighters$49,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$63,140
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$50,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$69,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$54,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Columbus, GA-AL is $24.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Columbus, GA-AL is 33.8% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $40,730 per year in Columbus, GA-AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,680.