Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Southeast Oklahoma

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

Median annual salary $44,590 -41.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.44
10th percentile $31,110
90th percentile $90,020
Employed locally 1,740
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,110
    25th
    $35,710
    50th (median)
    $44,590
    75th
    $60,820
    90th
    $90,020

    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 Oklahoma

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,680
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $40,450
    Firefighters $44,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $74,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $49,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southeast Oklahoma is $21.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southeast Oklahoma is 41.6% 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 Southeast Oklahoma?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $31,110 per year in Southeast Oklahoma. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,710.