Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $43,170 -43.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.75
10th percentile $34,600
90th percentile $63,440
Employed locally 360
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,600
    25th
    $37,680
    50th (median)
    $43,170
    75th
    $54,530
    90th
    $63,440

    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 Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$36,220
    Firefighters$47,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$54,710
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$33,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$74,390
    School Bus Monitors$32,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southwest Missouri is $20.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southwest Missouri is 43.4% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $34,600 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,680.