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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA

Median annual salary $48,350 -36.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.25
10th percentile $39,380
90th percentile $59,930
Employed locally 920
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,380
    25th
    $40,900
    50th (median)
    $48,350
    75th
    $51,100
    90th
    $59,930

    Slidell economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,277 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 61% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 39% 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 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 Slidell, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters$33,870
    Security Guards$31,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$71,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$54,690
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$45,180
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$21,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Slidell, LA is $23.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Slidell, LA is 36.6% 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 Slidell?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $39,380 per year in Slidell, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,900.