Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Southeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,120 -43.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.73
10th percentile $33,390
90th percentile $63,520
Employed locally 540
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,390
    25th
    $37,660
    50th (median)
    $43,120
    75th
    $53,190
    90th
    $63,520

    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 Southeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$30,800
    Firefighters$52,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$41,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$75,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$68,220
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$46,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southeast Alabama is $20.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southeast Alabama is 43.5% 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 Southeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $33,390 per year in Southeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,660.