Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Tennessee
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Tennessee earn an average of $61,830 a year. That is $17,370 (22%) less than the U.S. average of $79,200. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $69,200.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79,200 | $38.08 |
| Tennessee | $61,830 | $29.72 |
| Virginia | $70,450 | $33.87 |
| Missouri | $62,520 | $30.06 |
| North Carolina | $61,390 | $29.51 |
| Kentucky | $59,840 | $28.77 |
| Georgia | $58,520 | $28.14 |
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Questions and answers
How much do police and sheriff's patrol officers make in Tennessee?
The average is $61,830 a year, and the median is $59,280. That is $17,370 (22%) less than the U.S. average of $79,200.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$29.72 an hour on average; the median is $28.50.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($69,200), followed by Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($66,880). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Morristown, TN ($50,500).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #41 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.