Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Nebraska
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Nebraska earn a median salary of $71,962 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.7% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 3,820 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $59,680 to $92,610 depending on location.
$71,962
Avg median salary in Nebraska
$92,610
Highest paying metro
$59,680
Lowest paying metro
3,820
Employed in Nebraska
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $92,610 | $74,060 | $92,610 | 500 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $80,400 | $70,070 | $96,340 | 1,650 |
| Grand Island, NE | $74,580 | $62,170 | $88,040 | 190 |
| Northeast Nebraska | $62,440 | $53,290 | $72,110 | 410 |
| South Nebraska | $62,060 | $53,630 | $68,050 | 800 |
| Northwest Nebraska | $59,680 | $49,290 | $67,690 | 270 |