Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Middle Georgia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,660 -38.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.44
10th percentile $36,820
90th percentile $63,580
Employed locally 880
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,820
    25th
    $41,100
    50th (median)
    $46,660
    75th
    $54,320
    90th
    $63,580

    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 Middle Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,950
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,930
    Firefighters $36,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $66,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $52,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Middle Georgia is $22.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Middle Georgia is 38.8% 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 Middle Georgia?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $36,820 per year in Middle Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,100.