Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in South Georgia

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

Median annual salary $43,940 -42.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.12
10th percentile $37,060
90th percentile $57,860
Employed locally 1,460
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,060
    25th
    $40,840
    50th (median)
    $43,940
    75th
    $49,890
    90th
    $57,860

    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 Georgia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,720
    Security Guards $36,920
    Firefighters $37,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $53,290
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $49,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in South Georgia is $21.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in South Georgia is 42.4% 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 Georgia?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $37,060 per year in South Georgia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,840.