Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in East Kentucky

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

Median annual salary $46,480 -39.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.35
10th percentile $29,240
90th percentile $68,010
Employed locally 450
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,240
    25th
    $35,720
    50th (median)
    $46,480
    75th
    $59,510
    90th
    $68,010

    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 Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$41,070
    Security Guards$25,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$49,720
    Firefighters$24,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$87,550
    Animal Control Workers$28,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in East Kentucky is $22.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in East Kentucky is 39.1% 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 Kentucky?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $29,240 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,720.