Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Southwest Louisiana

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

Median annual salary $41,200 -46% vs national
Median hourly $19.81
10th percentile $31,840
90th percentile $50,990
Employed locally 500
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,840
    25th
    $34,110
    50th (median)
    $41,200
    75th
    $48,580
    90th
    $50,990

    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 Southwest Louisiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$39,090
    Security Guards$31,010
    Firefighters$28,720
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$43,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$53,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$47,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southwest Louisiana is $19.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southwest Louisiana is 46% 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 Louisiana?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $31,840 per year in Southwest Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,110.