Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $57,610 -24.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.70
10th percentile $44,610
90th percentile $76,940
Employed locally 1,780
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,610
    25th
    $48,880
    50th (median)
    $57,610
    75th
    $69,950
    90th
    $76,940

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 88% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 12% 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
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $121,050
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $119,580
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $109,190
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $106,850

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$52,160
    Firefighters$48,680
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$46,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$75,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Little Rock, AR is $27.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Little Rock, AR is 24.5% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,610 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,880.