Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $67,230 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.32
10th percentile $54,750
90th percentile $91,750
Employed locally 780
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,750
    25th
    $58,710
    50th (median)
    $67,230
    75th
    $86,750
    90th
    $91,750

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 115% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 15% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $94,290
    Port St. Lucie, FL $77,980
    Flagstaff, AZ $77,550
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $76,990
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $76,720
    Florida $76,190

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$45,760
    Firefighters$54,950
    Security Guards$31,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$93,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97,810
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$34,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Ocala, FL is $32.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Ocala, FL is 11.9% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $54,750 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,710.