Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Southwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $66,800 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.12
10th percentile $52,410
90th percentile $93,450
Employed locally 320
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,410
    25th
    $61,690
    50th (median)
    $66,800
    75th
    $73,540
    90th
    $93,450

    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 Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,780
    Security Guards $36,710
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southwest Iowa is $32.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southwest Iowa is 12.4% 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 Iowa?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $52,410 per year in Southwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,690.