Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Missouri
Ranked #40 of 51 · MO
21.1% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $62,520 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $59,460
Employment 13,570
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,210P25 $46,760 Median $59,460P75 $75,930P90 $90,770
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Missouri earn between $43,210 and $90,770. 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 Missouri is $62,520, about 21.1% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $73,240 | $71,720 | 5,950 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $62,960 | $68,850 | 4,820 |
| Columbia, MO | $62,080 | $58,810 | 310 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $59,860 | $63,410 | 620 |
| Springfield, MO | $58,460 | $59,590 | 1,010 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $58,170 | $58,300 | 270 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $56,010 | $54,620 | 150 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $47,320 | $49,930 | 890 |