Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Eastern Ohio

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

Median annual salary $61,640 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.64
10th percentile $39,520
90th percentile $95,760
Employed locally 580
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,520
    25th
    $53,050
    50th (median)
    $61,640
    75th
    $80,910
    90th
    $95,760

    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 Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,940
    Firefighters$53,630
    Security Guards$34,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$73,340
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$24,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$64,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Eastern Ohio is $29.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Eastern Ohio is 19.2% 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 Ohio?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $39,520 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,050.