How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Hattiesburg?
$44,080a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Hattiesburg, MS metro area. That is $21.19 an hour or $3,673 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.19
- Vs. national median
- -42%
- Rank among cities
- 380 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,680Median: $44,080Highest 10%: $54,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,680 | $16.67 | |
| 25th | $37,540 | $18.05 | |
| Median | $44,080 | $21.19 | |
| 75th | $50,220 | $24.14 | |
| 90th | $54,460 | $26.18 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| Memphis, TN | $75,410 |
| Jackson, MS | $49,160 |
| Gulfport, MS | $48,050 |
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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Hattiesburg?
The median hourly pay in the Hattiesburg, MS metro area is $21.19 ($44,080 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Hattiesburg than the national average?
No: $44,080 against $76,210 nationally, 42% less.
How does Hattiesburg compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $46,140, so Hattiesburg pays 4% less.
Where does Hattiesburg rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
380 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Hattiesburg?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,460 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.