Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary
in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
- Middle 50%
- $77,750–$101,260
- vs U.S. median
- +2%
- Metro rank
- #133 of 477
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro earn a median of $77,750 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,190 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% above the U.S. median of $76,210 and in line with the NV statewide median of $78,140. It ranks #133 of 477 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,190 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in other NV metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Reno, NV | $92,130 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $72,490 |
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What is the average Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Las Vegas?
The BLS median is $77,750 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,190 jobs pay between $77,750 and $101,260. The 10th percentile is $62,250 and the 90th is $101,260.
Is Las Vegas a high-paying metro for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers?
That is 2% above the U.S. median of $76,210 and in line with the NV statewide median of $78,140. It ranks #133 of 477 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make an hour in Las Vegas?
About $37.38 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $77,750 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $37.38–$48.68 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.