Police Officers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for police officerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $79,280 ≈ $38/hr
National median salary $76,250
Total employment 674,910 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do police officers make in the U.S.?
The median police officers salary in the United States is $76,250 per year (mean $79,280), and about 80% earn between $47,560 and $115,410.
How much do police officers make per hour?
Roughly $38 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $79,280 and 2,080 work hours per year.