Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Mississippi

Median Salary

$46,140

per year

Hourly Rate

$22.18

per hour

Employment

8,070

in Mississippi

vs. National Avg

-39.5%

National: $76,210

📊 Compared to the national median of $76,210, Mississippi pays 39.5% LESS for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers positions.

Purchasing Power

$54,410

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.8

15% below national avg

Rent/Income

23%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

10th

$33,230

25th

$37,270

Median

$46,140

75th

$54,450

90th

$61,550

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).