Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Ohio
At $77,020 a year, the median for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Ohio is close to the national median of $76,210 (+1%); Ohio ranks 22nd of 51 states by median. Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers earn 56% more than the median across all occupations in Ohio ($49,380). Among neighbouring states, Pennsylvania pays more (up to $85,470 in Pennsylvania) and Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia pay less (down to $56,960 in West Virginia). Ohio employs 23,430 police and sheriff's patrol officers, 4.22 per 1,000 jobs, the 7th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.98 is close to the national share.
Ohio vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Ohio | Hourly | $24.57 | $30.14 | $37.03 | $43.46 | $49.62 | $36.89 | 23,430 | 4.22 | 0.98 |
| Annual | $51,110 | $62,700 | $77,020 | $90,390 | $103,210 | $76,730 | ||||
| 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
- 22nd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 7th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.98
- Jobs per 1,000
- 4.22
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Ohio'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 Ohio
15 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $48.50 | $100,890 | $60,450 | $111,420 | 5,190 | 4.69 | 1.09 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $38.66 | $80,410 | $57,070 | $98,630 | 3,900 | 3.55 | 0.82 |
| Cleveland, OH | $38.59 | $80,280 | $51,330 | $93,360 | 5,200 | 5.04 | 1.17 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $36.69 | $76,310 | $59,390 | $91,670 | 1,440 | 3.86 | 0.89 |
| Akron, OH | $35.89 | $74,650 | $53,360 | $87,760 | 1,610 | 5.05 | 1.17 |
| Toledo, OH | $35.41 | $73,650 | $60,060 | $90,440 | 1,230 | 4.22 | 0.98 |
| Sandusky, OH | $33.92 | $70,550 | $49,760 | $90,030 | 320 | 6.37 | 1.48 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $30.93 | $64,340 | $51,030 | $78,140 | 510 | 3.11 | 0.72 |
| Springfield, OH | $30.34 | $63,120 | $49,210 | $81,320 | 170 | 3.69 | 0.86 |
| Lima, OH | $29.89 | $62,170 | $47,770 | $72,700 | 180 | 3.64 | 0.84 |
| Mansfield, OH | $28.64 | $59,560 | $51,170 | $74,040 | 210 | 4.30 | 1.00 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $28.52 | $59,310 | $46,820 | $79,180 | 750 | 4.68 | 1.09 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $28.07 | $58,380 | $43,850 | $77,850 | 300 | 5.10 | 1.18 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $26.98 | $56,130 | $40,140 | $71,480 | 620 | 4.37 | 1.01 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $26.51 | $55,140 | $41,670 | $78,090 | 270 | 7.46 | 1.73 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $31.18 | $64,850 | $44,570 | $94,660 | 600 | 4.37 | 1.01 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $30.14 | $62,700 | $47,030 | $88,650 | 890 | 3.61 | 0.84 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $30.02 | $62,440 | $43,630 | $79,500 | 1,030 | 4.14 | 0.96 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $30.01 | $62,420 | $43,960 | $90,500 | 820 | 5.05 | 1.17 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $37.03 | $77,020 | 23,430 | 0.98 |
| Indiana | $35.27 | $73,370 | 12,980 | 0.94 |
| Kentucky | $29.08 | $60,490 | 7,890 | 0.91 |
| Michigan | $35.45 | $73,730 | 16,750 | 0.88 |
| Pennsylvania | $41.09 | $85,470 | 26,510 | 1.01 |
| West Virginia | $27.39 | $56,960 | 2,900 | 0.96 |
See the national page for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (every state ranked) and the Ohio 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 Ohio 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.