Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $61,060 -20% vs national
Median hourly $29.36
10th percentile $47,440
90th percentile $99,990
Employed locally 850
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,440
    25th
    $52,120
    50th (median)
    $61,060
    75th
    $75,240
    90th
    $99,990

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $44,180
    Firefighters $60,440
    School Bus Monitors $29,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $50,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southern Indiana is $29.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.75 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southern Indiana is 20% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $47,440 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,120.