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

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

Median annual salary $56,420 -26% vs national
Median hourly $27.13
10th percentile $33,140
90th percentile $82,620
Employed locally 420
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,140
    25th
    $39,150
    50th (median)
    $56,420
    75th
    $69,220
    90th
    $82,620

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 99% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 1% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,360
    Firefighters $40,080
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $56,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $64,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Dothan, AL is $27.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Dothan, AL is 26% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $33,140 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,150.