Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $48,980 -35.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $37,910
90th percentile $66,740
Employed locally 1,000
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,910
    25th
    $42,270
    50th (median)
    $48,980
    75th
    $58,390
    90th
    $66,740

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 78% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 22% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Salinas, CA $122,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $121,370
    California $115,400
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $103,170

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $30,330
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,280
    Firefighters $49,270
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $69,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $62,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $45,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Montgomery, AL is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Montgomery, AL is 35.8% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $37,910 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,270.