Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Michigan
Ranked #33 of 51 · MI
11.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $70,310 ≈ $34/hr
Median annual salary $73,730
Employment 16,750
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $47,780P25 $60,410 Median $73,730P75 $80,170P90 $89,220
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Michigan earn between $47,780 and $89,220. 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 Michigan is $70,310, about 11.2% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $34/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Michigan
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $78,450 | $74,070 | 7,860 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI | $76,430 | $68,450 | 280 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $75,670 | $73,050 | 920 |
| Midland, MI | $75,370 | $72,000 | 80 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $74,920 | $69,900 | 1,440 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage, MI | $74,810 | $69,170 | 340 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $74,410 | $75,890 | 480 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $72,780 | $69,630 | 250 |