Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $62,090 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.85
10th percentile $50,150
90th percentile $90,890
Employed locally 190
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,150
    25th
    $55,640
    50th (median)
    $62,090
    75th
    $67,490
    90th
    $90,890

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 90% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 10% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $121,050
    Fairbanks-College, AK $95,590
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $72,350
    Jackson, MI $66,080
    Jacksonville, FL $66,020
    Kansas City, MO-KS $63,050

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$34,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$100,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,190
    Firefighters$43,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$90,410
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$93,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Lawrence, KS is $29.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Lawrence, KS is 18.6% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $50,150 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,640.