How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Michigan?
$73,730a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Michigan. That is $35.45 an hour or $6,144 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.45
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,780Median: $73,730Highest 10%: $89,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,780 | $22.97 | |
| 25th | $60,410 | $29.04 | |
| Median | $73,730 | $35.45 | |
| 75th | $80,170 | $38.54 | |
| 90th | $89,220 | $42.89 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Detroit, MI | $78,450 |
| South Bend, IN | $77,070 |
| Muskegon, MI | $76,430 |
| Lansing, MI | $75,670 |
| Midland, MI | $75,370 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $74,920 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $74,810 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $74,410 |
| Battle Creek, MI | $72,780 |
| Bay City, MI | $71,020 |
| Niles, MI | $66,610 |
| Traverse City, MI | $66,080 |
| Monroe, MI | $65,300 |
| Jackson, MI | $65,160 |
| Flint, MI | $64,320 |
| Saginaw, MI | $60,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 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 |
| 31. Montana | $70,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $35.45 ($73,730 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Michigan than the national average?
No: $73,730 against $76,210 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Michigan rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Michigan ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Michigan pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI, with a median of $78,450 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.