Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $44,150 -42.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.23
10th percentile $36,800
90th percentile $61,360
Employed locally 490
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,800
    25th
    $38,690
    50th (median)
    $44,150
    75th
    $50,570
    90th
    $61,360

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 69% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 31% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $109,190
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,460
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,310
    Alaska $100,300

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $28,130
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $38,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $55,380
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $48,340
    Firefighters $33,190
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Houma, LA is $21.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Houma, LA is 42.1% 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $36,800 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,690.