Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Arizona
Official Bureau of Labor Statistics Data - May 2024 - AZ
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th (Entry Level) | $35,922 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,799 |
| 50th (Median) | $67,777 |
| 75th Percentile | $93,532 |
| 90th (Top Earners) | $116,576 |
| Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024 | |
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
The Arizona median salary of $67,777 for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers has the purchasing power of approximately $65,359 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).
Arizona's higher cost of living (COL index: 103.7) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.
COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.
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Top Paying Jobs in Arizona
| # | Job Title | Median Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Radiologists | $303,722 |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | $300,096 |
| 3 | Neurologists | $289,688 |
| 4 | Surgeons, All Other | $288,630 |
| 5 | Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $266,442 |
| 6 | Physicians, Pathologists | $239,042 |
| 7 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | $238,473 |
| 8 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $234,416 |
| Source: BLS OEWS May 2024 | ||
About Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Arizona
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the protective service sector of the U.S. economy.
Education Required: High school diploma
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