Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Nevada
In Nevada, the median pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers is $37.57 an hour ($78,140 a year). About 5,720 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($76,210). Nevada ranks 17th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Nevada
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.93 | $62,250 |
| 25% of workers | $36.54 | $76,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.57 | $78,140 |
| 75% of workers | $48.68 | $101,260 |
| 90% of workers | $49.43 | $102,810 |
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers pay in Nevada metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $131,210 | 110 |
| Reno | $92,130 | 1,030 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas | $77,750 | 4,190 |
Nevada unemployment rate: 4.8% (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 Nevada
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $37,310 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $76,490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $53,210 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $132,100 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $75,840 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $94,470 |
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