How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Missouri?
$59,460a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Missouri. That is $28.59 an hour or $4,955 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.59
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,210Median: $59,460Highest 10%: $90,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,210 | $20.77 | |
| 25th | $46,760 | $22.48 | |
| Median | $59,460 | $28.59 | |
| 75th | $75,930 | $36.50 | |
| 90th | $90,770 | $43.64 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $73,240 |
| Kansas City, MO | $62,960 |
| Columbia, MO | $62,080 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $59,860 |
| Springfield, MO | $58,460 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $58,170 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $56,010 |
| Joplin, MO | $45,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 38. South Dakota | $60,740 |
| 39. Kentucky | $60,490 |
| 40. Oklahoma | $59,700 |
| 41. Missouri | $59,460 |
| 42. North Carolina | $59,300 |
| 43. Tennessee | $59,280 |
| 44. Kansas | $59,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $28.59 ($59,460 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $59,460 against $76,210 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Missouri rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Missouri ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $73,240 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.