Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Missouri

In Missouri, the median pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers is $28.59 an hour ($59,460 a year). About 13,570 people work in this job there.

$28.59Median hourly pay

$46,760–$75,930Middle half of workers, yearly

13,570People in this job in Missouri

That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($76,210). Missouri ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Missouri

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$20.77	$43,210
25% of workers	$22.48	$46,760
Half of workers (median)	$28.59	$59,460
75% of workers	$36.51	$75,930
90% of workers	$43.64	$90,770

Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Missouri metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
St. Louis	$73,240	5,950
Kansas City	$62,960	4,820
Columbia	$62,080	310
Jefferson City	$59,860	620
Springfield	$58,460	1,010
St. Joseph	$58,170	270
Cape Girardeau	$56,010	150
Joplin	$45,460	360

Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for police and sheriff's patrol officers

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +3.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 51,500 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Missouri

Job	Median yearly pay
Security Guards	$40,390
Correctional Officers and Jailers	$42,620
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$94,440
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$46,840
Detectives and Criminal Investigators	$75,650
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers	$46,840
First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers	$58,200
Private Detectives and Investigators	$41,600

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.