How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Iowa?
$74,470a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Iowa. That is $35.80 an hour or $6,206 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.80
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,360Median: $74,470Highest 10%: $101,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,360 | $28.54 | |
| 25th | $63,810 | $30.68 | |
| Median | $74,470 | $35.80 | |
| 75th | $86,160 | $41.42 | |
| 90th | $101,500 | $48.81 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $81,810 |
| Omaha, NE | $80,280 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $79,280 |
| Waterloo, IA | $78,970 |
| Sioux City, IA | $78,940 |
| Iowa City, IA | $76,190 |
| Ames, IA | $73,840 |
| Dubuque, IA | $72,170 |
| Davenport, IA | $68,550 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 24. Nebraska | $74,620 |
| 25. North Dakota | $74,500 |
| 26. Florida | $74,470 |
| 27. Iowa | $74,470 |
| 28. Michigan | $73,730 |
| 29. Indiana | $73,370 |
| 30. New Hampshire | $71,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $35.80 ($74,470 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $74,470 against $76,210 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Iowa rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Iowa ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $81,810 a year.
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.