Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $58,290 -23.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.02
10th percentile $44,520
90th percentile $78,130
Employed locally 900
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,520
    25th
    $49,240
    50th (median)
    $58,290
    75th
    $71,470
    90th
    $78,130

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 95% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 5% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Modesto, CA $109,770
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $101,650
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,880
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $96,870
    Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI $85,480

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,600
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,490
    Firefighters $44,000
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $94,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Springfield, MO is $28.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Springfield, MO is 23.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,520 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,240.