Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Nevada
Ranked #12 of 51 · NV
9.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $86,470 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $78,140
Employment 5,720
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $62,250P25 $76,010 Median $78,140P75 $101,260P90 $102,810
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Nevada earn between $62,250 and $102,810. 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 Nevada is $86,470, about 9.2% above the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Nevada
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $131,210 | $114,270 | 110 |
| Reno, NV | $92,130 | $91,420 | 1,030 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $77,750 | $85,950 | 4,190 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $72,490 | $71,390 | 390 |