Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Texarkana, TX-AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Texarkana, TX-AR

Median annual salary $57,510 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.65
10th percentile $41,870
90th percentile $72,860
Employed locally 410
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,870
    25th
    $50,430
    50th (median)
    $57,510
    75th
    $63,690
    90th
    $72,860

    Texarkana economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,046 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 104% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 4% above 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $91,470
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $83,820
    Midland, TX $80,850
    Laredo, TX $80,790
    Amarillo, TX $79,830
    Killeen-Temple, TX $77,620

    Related occupations in Texarkana, TX-AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$48,310
    Firefighters$50,960
    Security Guards$33,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$56,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$70,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$72,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Texarkana, TX-AR is $27.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Texarkana, TX-AR is 24.6% 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 Texarkana?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $41,870 per year in Texarkana, TX-AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,430.