Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $70,530 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.91
10th percentile $55,410
90th percentile $84,760
Employed locally 460
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,410
    25th
    $62,710
    50th (median)
    $70,530
    75th
    $76,040
    90th
    $84,760

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$34,930
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$82,010
    Firefighters$53,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$48,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northeast Iowa is $33.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northeast Iowa is 7.6% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $55,410 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,710.