Occupation ยท SOC 33-3051
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of police and sheriff's patrol officers typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 666,990 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $76,290 ($36.68 an hour).
US employment
666,990
Median annual wage
$76,290
Mean annual wage
$79,320
Median hourly wage
$36.68
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $78,420 | $2,130 (+2.8%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Managers, All Other | $136,550 | $60,260 (+79.0%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | $115,230 | $38,940 (+51.0%) | 5 | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,190 | $3,900 (+5.1%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California65,170
- 2. Texas62,230
- 3. New York54,360
- 4. Florida48,340
- 5. Illinois29,790
- 6. Pennsylvania24,280
- 7. Ohio24,050
- 8. North Carolina21,650
- 9. New Jersey21,620
- 10. Georgia21,540
States that pay the most
- 1. California$115,400
- 2. Washington$102,640
- 3. Illinois$101,530
- 4. Alaska$100,300
- 5. Colorado$96,100
- 6. New York$93,050
- 7. Hawaii$89,390
- 8. New Jersey$89,030
- 9. District of Columbia$88,330
- 10. Oregon$88,140
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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