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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Alabama earned a median of $51,270 a year ($24.65 an hour) in May 2025, 33% below the national median of $76,210; 11,710 were employed there, ranking #49 of 53 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $51,270 | $76,210 |
| Mean annual wage | $55,130 | $79,200 |
| Median hourly wage | $24.65 | $36.64 |
| 10th percentile | $37,480 | $47,510 |
| 25th percentile | $44,260 | $59,290 |
| 75th percentile | $63,090 | $97,600 |
| 90th percentile | $77,220 | $115,120 |
| Employment | 11,710 | 670,520 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 5.542 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.29 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.