May 2025 OEWS estimate
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer Salary in New Orleans, LA
The median annual salary is $48,970, based on the latest available BLS occupational wage data.
Salary overview
Median annual salary
$48,970
Mean annual salary
$52,200
Employment estimate
2,040
Annual salary percentiles
| Measure | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $48,970 |
| Mean annual salary | $52,200 |
| 10th percentile | $36,940 |
| 25th percentile | $45,570 |
| 50th percentile | $48,970 |
| 75th percentile | $59,040 |
| 90th percentile | $70,660 |
Compared with the U.S.
- New Orleans, LA median
- $48,970
- U.S. median
- $76,210
- Difference
- 35.7%
What the data shows
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in New Orleans, LA earn 35.7% less than the national median.
- The 25th–75th percentile annual salary range is $45,570–$59,040.
- BLS estimates employment at 2,040 workers in this metro area.