Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Southwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $42,640 -44.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.50
10th percentile $34,740
90th percentile $61,370
Employed locally 570
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,740
    25th
    $37,820
    50th (median)
    $42,640
    75th
    $49,490
    90th
    $61,370

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,470
    Security Guards $30,580
    Firefighters $42,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $57,770
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $37,410
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $54,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southwest Alabama is $20.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.09 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southwest Alabama is 44.1% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $34,740 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,820.