Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers: Median Annual Wage by State
Median annual pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers. Half earn more than this and half less, before adjusting for local cost of living.
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Highest states
| State | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers: Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| California | $118,880 |
| Washington | $102,080 |
| Illinois | $100,520 |
| Alaska | $99,130 |
| Colorado | $97,350 |
| Delaware | $92,970 |
| New York | $92,790 |
| New Jersey | $92,610 |
| District of Columbia | $88,650 |
| Oregon | $88,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $85,470 |
| Hawaii | $83,820 |
Lowest states
| State | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers: Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $45,510 |
| Mississippi | $46,140 |
| Arkansas | $47,670 |
| Louisiana | $48,380 |
| Alabama | $51,270 |
| West Virginia | $56,960 |
| South Carolina | $58,070 |
| Georgia | $58,120 |
| Kansas | $59,230 |
| Tennessee | $59,280 |
| North Carolina | $59,300 |
| Missouri | $59,460 |