Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in North Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,270 -49.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.40
10th percentile $30,350
90th percentile $47,920
Employed locally 610
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,350
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $38,270
    75th
    $45,490
    90th
    $47,920

    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

    Related occupations in North Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$40,330
    Security Guards$37,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$47,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$40,330
    Firefighters$39,050
    School Bus Monitors$26,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in North Arkansas is $18.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in North Arkansas is 49.8% 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 North Arkansas?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $30,350 per year in North Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.