Law Enforcement Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for law enforcement workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $75,760 ≈ $36/hr
National median salary $72,020
Total employment 1,201,970 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do law enforcement workers make in the U.S.?
The median law enforcement workers salary in the United States is $72,020 per year (mean $75,760), and about 80% earn between $45,850 and $111,420.
How much do law enforcement workers make per hour?
Roughly $36 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $75,760 and 2,080 work hours per year.