Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $44,850 -41.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.56
10th percentile $37,470
90th percentile $67,250
Employed locally 950
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,470
    25th
    $39,480
    50th (median)
    $44,850
    75th
    $59,170
    90th
    $67,250

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,310
    Security Guards $41,850
    Firefighters $34,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $45,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $63,300
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southeast Missouri is $21.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southeast Missouri is 41.2% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $37,470 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,480.