SOC 33-3051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — Nebraska
Nebraska · 3 metro areas compared
At $74,620, median pay for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Nebraska tracks the national median of $76,210 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $74,620, median pay for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Nebraska tracks the national median of $76,210 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $63,170 and $93,480. The lowest tenth earn under $54,680, while the highest tenth earn more than $95,210.
The area has 3,490 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.79 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Nebraska ranks 24th by median wage. Lincoln leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $93,680. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 182nd of 662 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,680 | −28.3% |
| 25th | $63,170 | −17.1% |
| Median (50th) | $74,620 | −2.1% |
| 75th | $93,480 | +22.7% |
| 90th | $95,210 | +24.9% |
| Mean | $75,290 | −1.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nebraska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | $93,680 | 510 | |
| 2 | Omaha | $80,280 | 1,640 | |
| 3 | Grand Island | $73,710 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nebraska run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $74,620 goes as far as $82,819 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$74,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$82,819US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $74,620 a year, 2.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $54,680 to $95,210 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 3,490 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 24th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lincoln, at $93,680.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Nebraska?
The median annual wage is $74,620, or $35.88 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 Nebraska is 2.1% 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 Nebraska earns more than $95,210 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $54,680 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 Lincoln, at $93,680 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 3,490 jobs in this occupation in Nebraska. 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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