Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
SOC: 33-3051.00
Maintain order and protect life and property by enforcing local, tribal, State, or Federal laws and ordinances. Perform a combination of the following duties: patrol a specific area; direct traffic; issue traffic summonses; investigate accidents; apprehend and arrest suspects, or serve legal processes of courts.
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$76,290
per year
Mean Wage
$79,320
per year
Employment
667K
workers
Wage Range
$47,640 - $115,280
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
$47,640Median: $76,290$115,280
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