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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Morristown?

$48,710a year

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Morristown, TN metro area. That is $23.42 an hour or $4,059 a month.

Hourly
$23.42
Vs. national median
-36%
Rank among cities
363 of 386
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,710Median: $48,710Highest 10%: $60,930
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,710$19.57
25th$45,230$21.75
Median$48,710$23.42
75th$54,790$26.34
90th$60,930$29.29

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.

Memphis, TN$75,410
Nashville, TN$68,780
Cleveland, TN$58,800
Clarksville, TN$57,610
Knoxville, TN$56,380
Jackson, TN$53,320
Chattanooga, TN$51,330
Kingsport, TN$48,620
Johnson City, TN$46,560
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in Tennessee Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer salary in all states

Related jobs in Morristown

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$64,080
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$58,560
Correctional Officer and Jailer$43,060
Firefighter$36,040
Security Guard$30,790
Lifeguard$20,720
Salaries for every job in Morristown, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Morristown?

The median hourly pay in the Morristown, TN metro area is $23.42 ($48,710 a year).

Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Morristown than the national average?

No: $48,710 against $76,210 nationally, 36% less.

How does Morristown compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $59,280, so Morristown pays 18% less.

Where does Morristown rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?

363 of 386 metro areas with data.

How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Morristown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,930 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.