Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in North Florida

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

Median annual salary $56,220 -26.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.03
10th percentile $46,420
90th percentile $78,750
Employed locally 790
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,420
    25th
    $48,720
    50th (median)
    $56,220
    75th
    $63,770
    90th
    $78,750

    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 Florida

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$45,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$53,080
    Firefighters$44,380
    Security Guards$35,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$75,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$63,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in North Florida is $27.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in North Florida is 26.3% 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 Florida?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $46,420 per year in North Florida. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,720.