Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Nevada
The median for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Nevada is $78,140 a year, somewhat above the national $76,210 (+3%); the state ranks 17th of 51 states by median. Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers earn 64% more than the median across all occupations in Nevada ($47,660). Among neighbouring states, California, Oregon and Arizona pay more (up to $118,880 in California) and Utah and Idaho pay less (down to $66,990 in Idaho). Nevada employs 5,720 police and sheriff's patrol officers, 3.69 per 1,000 jobs, the 31st largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.85 is close to the national share.
Nevada vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $29.93 | $36.54 | $37.57 | $48.68 | $49.43 | $41.57 | 5,720 | 3.69 | 0.85 |
| Annual | $62,250 | $76,010 | $78,140 | $101,260 | $102,810 | $86,470 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $22.84 | $28.50 | $36.64 | $46.93 | $55.35 | $38.08 | 670,520 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,510 | $59,290 | $76,210 | $97,600 | $115,120 | $79,200 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 17th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 31st of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.85
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.69
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Nevada's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Nevada
3 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Nevada publish a row for police and sheriff's patrol officers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV | $63.08 | $131,210 | $83,760 | $131,210 | 110 | 3.38 | 0.78 |
| Reno, NV | $44.29 | $92,130 | $59,660 | $125,400 | 1,030 | 3.72 | 0.86 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $37.38 | $77,750 | $62,250 | $101,260 | 4,190 | 3.69 | 0.85 |
| Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $34.85 | $72,490 | $49,840 | $92,290 | 390 | 4.38 | 1.02 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $37.57 | $78,140 | 5,720 | 0.85 |
| Arizona | $37.92 | $78,880 | 12,010 | 0.86 |
| California | $57.15 | $118,880 | 65,940 | 0.84 |
| Idaho | $32.21 | $66,990 | 2,810 | 0.76 |
| Oregon | $42.38 | $88,140 | 5,030 | 0.59 |
| Utah | $37.17 | $77,310 | 5,500 | 0.73 |
See the national page for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (every state ranked) and the Nevada wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Nevada estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.