Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in West Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $46,460 -39.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.34
10th percentile $37,540
90th percentile $67,930
Employed locally 800
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,540
    25th
    $38,950
    50th (median)
    $46,460
    75th
    $52,820
    90th
    $67,930

    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 West Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,970
    Firefighters $37,830
    Security Guards $33,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $56,180
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $50,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $54,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in West Tennessee is $22.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in West Tennessee is 39.1% 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 West Tennessee?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $37,540 per year in West Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,950.