Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Iowa
Ranked #23 of 51 · IA
3.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $76,280 ≈ $37/hr
Median annual salary $74,470
Employment 5,130
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $59,360P25 $63,810 Median $74,470P75 $86,160P90 $101,520
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Iowa earn between $59,360 and $101,520. 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 Iowa is $76,280, about 3.7% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $37/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $81,810 | $83,530 | 1,240 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $79,280 | $76,150 | 450 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $78,970 | $77,900 | 310 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $78,940 | $75,270 | 220 |
| Iowa City, IA | $76,190 | $78,010 | 320 |
| Ames, IA | $73,840 | $71,020 | 150 |
| Dubuque, IA | $72,170 | $76,530 | 170 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $71,350 | $72,240 | 470 |