Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #41 of 51 · TN
21.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $61,830 ≈ $30/hr
Median annual salary $59,280
Employment 15,630
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $43,520P25 $48,710 Median $59,280P75 $75,410P90 $79,480
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Tennessee earn between $43,520 and $79,480. 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 Tennessee is $61,830, about 21.9% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $75,410 | $66,880 | 3,630 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $68,780 | $69,200 | 4,730 |
| Cleveland, TN | $58,800 | $56,570 | 250 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $57,610 | $57,460 | 730 |
| Knoxville, TN | $56,380 | $57,350 | 1,860 |
| Jackson, TN | $53,320 | $55,270 | 460 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $52,250 | $54,750 | 1,010 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $51,330 | $57,290 | 730 |