Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northeastern South Carolina

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,170 -42.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.23
10th percentile $33,100
90th percentile $61,590
Employed locally 810
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,100
    25th
    $38,560
    50th (median)
    $44,170
    75th
    $52,340
    90th
    $61,590

    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 Northeastern South Carolina

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,900
    Firefighters $33,280
    Security Guards $31,280
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $48,660
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $66,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $66,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Northeastern South Carolina?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northeastern South Carolina is $21.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.84 or more per hour.

    Is Northeastern South Carolina above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northeastern South Carolina is 42.1% 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 Northeastern South Carolina?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $33,100 per year in Northeastern South Carolina. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,560.