Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $53,240 -30.2% vs national
Median hourly $25.59
10th percentile $53,240
90th percentile $64,420
Employed locally 140
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,240
    25th
    $53,240
    50th (median)
    $53,240
    75th
    $63,100
    90th
    $64,420

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 81% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 19% below 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $80,410
    Sandusky, OH $66,400
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $63,170
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $63,070
    Bowling Green, KY $61,260
    Kentucky $60,230

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $71,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $43,000
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $38,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Owensboro, KY is $25.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Owensboro, KY is 30.2% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $53,240 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,240.