Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in New Orleans, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Orleans-Metairie, LA

Median annual salary $54,510 -28.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.21
10th percentile $43,850
90th percentile $78,830
Employed locally 2,900
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,850
    25th
    $49,320
    50th (median)
    $54,510
    75th
    $62,360
    90th
    $78,830

    New Orleans economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,271 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 88% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 12% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $109,190
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,460
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,310
    Alaska $100,300

    Related occupations in New Orleans, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $32,480
    Firefighters $33,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,650
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,970
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $64,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in New Orleans, LA is $26.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in New Orleans, LA is 28.5% 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 New Orleans?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,850 per year in New Orleans, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,320.