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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL

Median annual salary $66,790 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.11
10th percentile $52,500
90th percentile $85,590
Employed locally 1,340
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,500
    25th
    $59,020
    50th (median)
    $66,790
    75th
    $74,500
    90th
    $85,590

    Lakeland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,644 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 105% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 5% above 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 Lakeland, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,430
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$47,260
    Firefighters$49,130
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,590
    School Bus Monitors$32,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$93,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Lakeland, FL is $32.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Lakeland, FL is 12.5% 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 Lakeland?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $52,500 per year in Lakeland, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,020.