Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #49 of 51 · LA
35.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,250 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $48,380
Employment 12,400
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,470P25 $43,090 Median $48,380P75 $59,440P90 $69,140
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Louisiana earn between $36,470 and $69,140. 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 Louisiana is $51,250, about 35.3% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $60,130 | $59,140 | 1,370 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $56,290 | $59,090 | 1,780 |
| Monroe, LA | $50,670 | $51,100 | 620 |
| Lafayette, LA | $49,900 | $50,790 | 910 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $48,970 | $52,200 | 2,040 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $48,710 | $50,970 | 1,980 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $47,790 | $48,930 | 900 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $44,320 | $46,730 | 460 |