Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Upper East Mississippi

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,460 -40.4% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $29,480
90th percentile $57,330
Employed locally 1,280
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,480
    25th
    $37,490
    50th (median)
    $45,460
    75th
    $53,330
    90th
    $57,330

    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 Upper East Mississippi

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $28,610
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $35,620
    Firefighters $36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $47,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $55,440
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $57,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Upper East Mississippi?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Upper East Mississippi is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.98 or more per hour.

    Is Upper East Mississippi above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Upper East Mississippi is 40.4% 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 Upper East Mississippi?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $29,480 per year in Upper East Mississippi. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,490.