Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Arkansas
Ranked #50 of 51 · AR
37.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $49,850 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $47,670
Employment 5,710
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $35,210P25 $40,100 Median $47,670P75 $56,720P90 $70,190
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Arkansas earn between $35,210 and $70,190. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean police and sheriff's patrol officers salary in Arkansas is $49,850, about 37.1% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $54,840 | $57,440 | 1,520 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $53,420 | $53,190 | 870 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $51,070 | $50,300 | 400 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $49,570 | $51,970 | 230 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $44,850 | $48,050 | 140 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $43,440 | $44,870 | 690 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $43,350 | $43,210 | 530 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $39,920 | $41,910 | 430 |