Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Rocky Mount, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rocky Mount, NC

Median annual salary $54,990 -27.9% vs national
Median hourly $26.44
10th percentile $43,990
90th percentile $83,550
Employed locally 360
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,990
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $54,990
    75th
    $69,460
    90th
    $83,550

    Rocky Mount economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $57,437 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 96% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 4% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Anchorage, AK $110,180
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,070
    Lincoln, NE $92,610
    Lancaster, PA $88,870
    Grand Junction, CO $85,960

    Related occupations in Rocky Mount, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$44,650
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,810
    Security Guards$41,590
    School Bus Monitors$39,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$74,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$79,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Rocky Mount, NC is $26.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Rocky Mount, NC is 27.9% 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 Rocky Mount?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $43,990 per year in Rocky Mount, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.