Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $58,670 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $28.21
10th percentile $48,120
90th percentile $87,040
Employed locally 550
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,120
    25th
    $52,310
    50th (median)
    $58,670
    75th
    $68,720
    90th
    $87,040

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 86% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 14% 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
    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 Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,220
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$45,760
    Firefighters$42,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$87,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$52,830
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$65,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Panama City, FL is $28.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Panama City, FL is 23.1% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $48,120 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,310.