Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Missouri earn a median salary of $54,270 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -28.9% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 15,860 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $43,170 to $72,020 depending on location.
$54,270
Avg median salary in Missouri
$72,020
Highest paying metro
$43,170
Lowest paying metro
15,860
Employed in Missouri
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
inPolice and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $72,020 | $61,200 | $84,040 | 6,070 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $63,050 | $55,140 | $82,470 | 4,560 |
| Columbia, MO | $62,820 | $47,800 | $68,110 | 260 |
| Springfield, MO | $58,290 | $49,240 | $71,470 | 900 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $57,990 | $52,320 | $81,450 | 530 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $56,270 | $48,700 | $59,950 | 150 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $54,840 | $46,950 | $68,280 | 250 |
| Central Missouri | $47,400 | $44,020 | $54,340 | 810 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $45,690 | $39,040 | $58,270 | 320 |
| North Missouri | $44,850 | $39,060 | $50,800 | 700 |
| Southeast Missouri | $44,850 | $39,480 | $59,170 | 950 |
| Southwest Missouri | $43,170 | $37,680 | $54,530 | 360 |