Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,290 -43.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.81
10th percentile $33,430
90th percentile $60,310
Employed locally 980
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,430
    25th
    $37,810
    50th (median)
    $43,290
    75th
    $49,170
    90th
    $60,310

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $38,150
    Security Guards $30,540
    Firefighters $40,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,230
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $53,030
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northeast Alabama is $20.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.64 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northeast Alabama is 43.3% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $33,430 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,810.