Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northeast Nebraska

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

Median annual salary $62,440 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.02
10th percentile $49,460
90th percentile $81,470
Employed locally 410
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,460
    25th
    $53,290
    50th (median)
    $62,440
    75th
    $72,110
    90th
    $81,470

    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 Nebraska

    OccupationMedian salary
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,430
    Security Guards$37,330
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,320
    Firefighters$59,300
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$93,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$88,390

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northeast Nebraska is $30.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northeast Nebraska is 18.2% 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 Nebraska?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $49,460 per year in Northeast Nebraska. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,290.