Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Mississippi earn a median salary of $43,791 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -42.6% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 6,760 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $37,560 to $48,590 depending on location.
$43,791
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$48,590
Highest paying metro
$37,560
Lowest paying metro
6,760
Employed in Mississippi
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | $48,590 | $42,870 | $52,480 | 1,060 |
| Jackson, MS | $46,520 | $39,800 | $52,160 | 1,590 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $45,460 | $37,490 | $53,330 | 1,280 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $43,490 | $32,860 | $51,960 | 810 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $42,690 | $37,570 | $49,590 | 480 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $42,230 | $34,060 | $48,380 | 1,040 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $37,560 | $30,940 | $49,080 | 500 |