Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Eastern North Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,270 -34.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.17
10th percentile $40,460
90th percentile $73,030
Employed locally 1,670
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,460
    25th
    $44,740
    50th (median)
    $50,270
    75th
    $59,260
    90th
    $73,030

    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 Eastern North Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,730
    Security Guards $34,300
    Firefighters $38,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,250
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Eastern North Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Eastern North Carolina is $24.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.96 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern North Carolina above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Eastern North Carolina is 34.1% 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 Eastern North Carolina?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $40,460 per year in Eastern North Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,740.