Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in North Georgia

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

Median annual salary $47,530 -37.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.85
10th percentile $39,140
90th percentile $59,360
Employed locally 1,070
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,140
    25th
    $43,620
    50th (median)
    $47,530
    75th
    $53,800
    90th
    $59,360

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$43,740
    Firefighters$35,490
    Security Guards$35,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$61,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$57,120
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$59,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in North Georgia is $22.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in North Georgia is 37.7% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $39,140 per year in North Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,620.