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

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

Median annual salary $37,560 -50.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.06
10th percentile $27,250
90th percentile $54,990
Employed locally 500
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,250
    25th
    $30,940
    50th (median)
    $37,560
    75th
    $49,080
    90th
    $54,990

    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 West Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$31,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$31,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$48,710
    Firefighters$36,980
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$52,000
    School Bus Monitors$23,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Lower West Mississippi is $18.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Lower West Mississippi is 50.8% 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 West Mississippi?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $27,250 per year in Lower West Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,940.