Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $53,130 -30.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.54
10th percentile $43,110
90th percentile $58,910
Employed locally 810
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,110
    25th
    $48,480
    50th (median)
    $53,130
    75th
    $57,100
    90th
    $58,910

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 68% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 32% 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
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $121,050
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $119,580
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $109,190
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $106,850

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,900
    Firefighters$40,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$76,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$45,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$67,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$76,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Fayetteville, AR is $25.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 30.4% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,110 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,480.