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

$80,280a year

Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $38.60 an hour or $6,690 a month.

Hourly: $38.60
Vs. national median: +5%
Rank among cities: 96 of 386
Jobs in the area: 1,640

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $63,240Median: $80,280Highest 10%: $95,210

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$63,240	$30.40
25th	$70,020	$33.66
Median	$80,280	$38.60
75th	$95,210	$45.77
90th	$95,210	$45.77

Other cities in Nebraska

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

Lincoln, NE	$93,680
Sioux City, IA	$78,940
Grand Island, NE	$73,710

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Related jobs in Omaha

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$106,100
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$105,300
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$90,850
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$73,540
Correctional Officer and Jailer	$63,380
Transportation Security Screener	$61,710
Firefighter	$61,040
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$45,700
Private Detective and Investigator	$44,100
Security Guard	$42,370

Salaries for every job in Omaha, NE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $38.60 ($80,280 a year).

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

Yes: $80,280 against $76,210 nationally, 5% more.

How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $74,620, so Omaha pays 8% more.

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

96 of 386 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $63,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,210 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.