Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hot Springs, AR

Median annual salary $45,600 -40.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $43,280
90th percentile $53,370
Employed locally 110
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,280
    25th
    $43,280
    50th (median)
    $45,600
    75th
    $53,370
    90th
    $53,370

    Hot Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,409 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 82% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 18% 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 Hot Springs, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $32,520
    Security Guards $34,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $58,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $51,810
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $33,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Hot Springs, AR is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Hot Springs, AR is 40.2% 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 Hot Springs?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,280 per year in Hot Springs, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,280.