Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in East Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,580 -49.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.55
10th percentile $30,280
90th percentile $47,630
Employed locally 450
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,280
    25th
    $36,270
    50th (median)
    $38,580
    75th
    $44,180
    90th
    $47,630

    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

    Related occupations in East Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$46,050
    Security Guards$34,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$49,020
    Firefighters$29,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$46,310
    School Bus Monitors$28,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in East Arkansas is $18.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in East Arkansas is 49.4% 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 East Arkansas?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $30,280 per year in East Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,270.