Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, police and sheriff's patrol officers earn a median $59,700 a year, well below the national median of $76,210 (−22%); the state ranks 40th of 51 states by median. Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers earn 31% more than the median across all occupations in Oklahoma ($45,600). Among neighbouring states, Colorado, Texas and New Mexico pay more (up to $97,350 in Colorado) and Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas pay less (down to $47,670 in Arkansas). Oklahoma employs 9,660 police and sheriff's patrol officers, 5.65 per 1,000 jobs, the 23rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.31 means the occupation is more concentrated in Oklahoma than nationally.
Oklahoma vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oklahoma | Hourly | $17.54 | $21.76 | $28.70 | $37.78 | $45.64 | $30.34 | 9,660 | 5.65 | 1.31 |
| Annual | $36,480 | $45,250 | $59,700 | $78,580 | $94,940 | $63,120 | ||||
| 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
- 40th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 23rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.31
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.65
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oklahoma'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 Oklahoma
5 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oklahoma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $36.19 | $75,270 | $45,450 | $104,440 | 2,970 | 4.39 | 1.02 |
| Tulsa, OK | $30.86 | $64,190 | $42,190 | $90,370 | 2,310 | 5.03 | 1.17 |
| Enid, OK | $27.17 | $56,510 | $39,360 | $92,790 | 140 | 5.80 | 1.35 |
| Lawton, OK | $26.38 | $54,870 | $35,590 | $81,310 | 280 | 6.53 | 1.52 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $24.55 | $51,070 | $36,760 | $62,690 | 400 | 4.23 | 0.98 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $26.92 | $56,000 | $35,040 | $89,940 | 1,800 | 9.64 | 2.24 |
| Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $22.34 | $46,460 | $36,200 | $75,030 | 660 | 6.71 | 1.56 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $22.10 | $45,970 | $29,440 | $89,780 | 990 | 8.42 | 1.95 |
| Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $21.50 | $44,720 | $30,700 | $65,800 | 430 | 7.00 | 1.62 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (every state ranked) and the Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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.