Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Lower East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,230 -44.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.30
10th percentile $29,490
90th percentile $52,160
Employed locally 1,040
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,490
    25th
    $34,060
    50th (median)
    $42,230
    75th
    $48,380
    90th
    $52,160

    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

    Related occupations in Lower East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $35,610
    Security Guards $29,260
    Firefighters $39,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $54,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $48,830
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $51,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Lower East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Lower East Mississippi is $20.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.89 or more per hour.

    Is Lower East Mississippi above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Lower East Mississippi is 44.6% 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 Lower East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $29,490 per year in Lower East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,060.