Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $56,380 -26.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.11
10th percentile $43,270
90th percentile $81,520
Employed locally 700
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,270
    25th
    $51,320
    50th (median)
    $56,380
    75th
    $70,830
    90th
    $81,520

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 96% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 4% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Port St. Lucie, FL $77,980
    Flagstaff, AZ $77,550
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $76,990
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $76,720
    Florida $76,190

    Related occupations in Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,750
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,260
    Firefighters $46,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $88,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $76,540
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Gainesville, FL is $27.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Gainesville, FL is 26.1% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,270 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,320.