How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Springfield?
$58,460a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $28.11 an hour or $4,872 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.11
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 309 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,840Median: $58,460Highest 10%: $78,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,840 | $21.08 | |
| 25th | $47,390 | $22.78 | |
| Median | $58,460 | $28.11 | |
| 75th | $67,740 | $32.57 | |
| 90th | $78,460 | $37.72 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| St. Louis, MO | $73,240 |
| Kansas City, MO | $62,960 |
| Columbia, MO | $62,080 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $59,860 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $58,170 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $56,010 |
| Joplin, MO | $45,460 |
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How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $28.11 ($58,460 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $58,460 against $76,210 nationally, 23% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $59,460, so Springfield pays 2% less.
Where does Springfield rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
309 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,460 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.