SOC 33-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — Crestview
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Crestview, FL the median wage is $59,130.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Crestview, FL the median wage is $59,130. That is 22.4% lower than the national median of $76,210. Pay ranges from under $49,590 at the tenth percentile to more than $75,050 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $54,550 to $64,210.
Employment stands at 660, or 5.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Miami records the highest median at $79,840. Of the 330 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 149th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,590 | −34.9% |
| 25th | $54,550 | −28.4% |
| Median (50th) | $59,130 | −22.4% |
| 75th | $64,210 | −15.7% |
| 90th | $75,050 | −1.5% |
| Mean | $59,730 | −21.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $79,840 | 14,710 | |
| 2 | Jacksonville | $78,810 | 2,800 | |
| 3 | Port St. Lucie | $77,070 | 1,030 | |
| 4 | Cape Coral | $76,710 | 1,580 | |
| 5 | North Port | $75,820 | 1,500 | |
| 6 | Tampa | $75,710 | 5,190 | |
| 7 | Homosassa Springs | $74,450 | 190 | |
| 8 | Ocala | $73,570 | 780 | |
| 9 | Naples | $73,040 | 680 | |
| 10 | Wildwood | $72,980 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Crestview run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $59,130 buys what $57,186 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 25.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$59,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,186US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $59,130 a year, 22.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,590 to $75,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 660 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $79,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Crestview, FL?
The median annual wage is $59,130, or $28.43 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,210, so pay in Crestview, FL is 22.4% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Crestview, FL earns more than $75,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,590 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Miami, at $79,840 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 660 jobs in this occupation in Crestview, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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