Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $60,840 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.25
10th percentile $38,170
90th percentile $65,740
Employed locally 1,420
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,170
    25th
    $48,950
    50th (median)
    $60,840
    75th
    $65,740
    90th
    $65,740

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 111% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 11% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $109,190
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,460
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,310
    Alaska $100,300

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$30,710
    Firefighters$38,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$60,460
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$44,600
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$49,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Shreveport, LA is $29.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Shreveport, LA is 20.3% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $38,170 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,950.