Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Nevada
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • Nevada
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Nevada earn a median salary of $89,700 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, +17.6% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 5,520 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Nevada, with salaries ranging from $68,860 to $131,210 depending on location.
$89,700
Avg median salary in Nevada
$131,210
Highest paying metro
$68,860
Lowest paying metro
5,520
Employed in Nevada
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Nevada
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $131,210 | $100,590 | $131,210 | 110 |
| Reno, NV | $80,060 | $70,580 | $103,340 | 900 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $78,670 | $78,670 | $102,460 | 4,080 |
| Balance of Nevada | $68,860 | $58,170 | $77,570 | 430 |