Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in South Arkansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,670 -45.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.03
10th percentile $33,040
90th percentile $48,520
Employed locally 550
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,040
    25th
    $36,930
    50th (median)
    $41,670
    75th
    $44,520
    90th
    $48,520

    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

    Related occupations in South Arkansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$40,330
    Security Guards$36,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$45,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$50,060
    Firefighters$35,700
    School Bus Monitors$28,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in South Arkansas is $20.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in South Arkansas is 45.4% 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 South Arkansas?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $33,040 per year in South Arkansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,930.