Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $56,590 -25.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.21
10th percentile $39,710
90th percentile $72,040
Employed locally 330
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,710
    25th
    $50,300
    50th (median)
    $56,590
    75th
    $65,160
    90th
    $72,040

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 88% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 12% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Salinas, CA $122,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,370
    California $115,400
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $103,170

    Related occupations in Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,720
    Firefighters$38,760
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$38,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Decatur, AL is $27.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Decatur, AL is 25.8% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $39,710 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,300.