Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Jacksonville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, NC

Median annual salary $52,170 -31.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.08
10th percentile $42,660
90th percentile $65,150
Employed locally 360
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,660
    25th
    $44,320
    50th (median)
    $52,170
    75th
    $55,560
    90th
    $65,150

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,568 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 81% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 19% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Anchorage, AK $110,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,070
    Lincoln, NE $92,610
    Lancaster, PA $88,870
    Grand Junction, CO $85,960

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $41,670
    Security Guards $36,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $67,460
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $90,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $58,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Jacksonville, NC is $25.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Jacksonville, NC is 31.6% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $42,660 per year in Jacksonville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,320.