Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $46,520 -39% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $31,510
90th percentile $58,190
Employed locally 1,590
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,510
    25th
    $39,800
    50th (median)
    $46,520
    75th
    $52,160
    90th
    $58,190

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 77% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 23% 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
    Williamsport, PA $75,610
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $72,760
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $48,590
    Hattiesburg, MS $42,690

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $28,610
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $42,770
    Firefighters $31,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $37,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $59,990
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $61,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Jackson, MS is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.66 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Jackson, MS is 39% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $31,510 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,800.