How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Oklahoma?
$59,700a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Oklahoma. That is $28.70 an hour or $4,975 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.70
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,480Median: $59,700Highest 10%: $94,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,480 | $17.54 | |
| 25th | $45,250 | $21.75 | |
| Median | $59,700 | $28.70 | |
| 75th | $78,580 | $37.78 | |
| 90th | $94,940 | $45.64 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $75,270 |
| Tulsa, OK | $64,190 |
| Enid, OK | $56,510 |
| Lawton, OK | $54,870 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $51,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 37. Virginia | $65,870 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $28.70 ($59,700 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $59,700 against $76,210 nationally, 22% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Oklahoma ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Oklahoma City, OK, with a median of $75,270 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.