Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #51 of 51 · MS
40.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $47,010 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $46,140
Employment 8,070
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $33,230P25 $37,270 Median $46,140P75 $54,450P90 $61,550
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Mississippi earn between $33,230 and $61,550. 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 Mississippi is $47,010, about 40.6% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $49,160 | $49,690 | 1,620 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $48,050 | $49,190 | 1,000 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $45,540 | $45,470 | 1,530 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $44,080 | $44,660 | 440 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $43,640 | $43,390 | 1,140 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $43,420 | $44,340 | 850 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $39,020 | $41,070 | 650 |