Best cities for a sergeant

The best cities for sergeants are New York, NY, Reno, NV, and Islip, NY, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for sergeants vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for sergeants in the U.S.

Whether you're starting your career as a sergeant or considering a move, this list of the best cities for sergeants to live in will help you decide. These aren't just the best-paying cities for sergeants. We also consider how easy it is to find work as a sergeant. While the absolute best city for sergeants is New York, NY, there are plenty of other great places to consider.

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10 best cities for sergeants in 2025

1. New York, NY

Total sergeant jobs:	43
Average annual salary:	$68,391
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$46,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$100,000
Location quotient:	2.42

Sergeant jobs in New York

2. Reno, NV

Total sergeant jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$61,326
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$40,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$93,000
Location quotient:	0.00

3. Islip, NY

Total sergeant jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$68,764
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$46,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$100,000
Location quotient:	0.00

4. Brookhaven, NY

Total sergeant jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$68,709
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$46,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$100,000
Location quotient:	0.00

5. Hempstead, NY

Total sergeant jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$68,622
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$46,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$100,000
Location quotient:	0.00

6. Cleveland, OH

Total sergeant jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$57,365
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$39,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$82,000
Location quotient:	0.00

7. Philadelphia, PA

Total sergeant jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$55,508
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$37,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$82,000
Location quotient:	0.00

8. Oyster Bay, NY

Total sergeant jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$68,472
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$46,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$100,000
Location quotient:	0.00

9. Columbus, OH

Total sergeant jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$52,995
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$37,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$74,000
Location quotient:	0.00

10. Toledo, OH

Total sergeant jobs:	0
Average annual salary:	$54,833
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$38,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$77,000
Location quotient:	0.00

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Best cities for sergeants

New York, NY
Reno, NV
Islip, NY
Brookhaven, NY
Hempstead, NY
Cleveland, OH
Philadelphia, PA
Oyster Bay, NY
Columbus, OH
Toledo, OH

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Detailed list of the best cities for a sergeant

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	New York, NY	$68,391	$46,000	8,537,673	43
2	Reno, NV	$61,326	$40,000	245,255	-
3	Islip, NY	$68,764	$46,000	335,543	-
4	Brookhaven, NY	$68,709	$46,000	486,040	-
5	Hempstead, NY	$68,622	$46,000	759,757	-
6	Cleveland, OH	$57,365	$39,000	385,809	-
7	Philadelphia, PA	$55,508	$37,000	1,567,872	-
8	Oyster Bay, NY	$68,472	$46,000	293,214	-
9	Columbus, OH	$52,995	$37,000	860,090	-
10	Toledo, OH	$54,833	$38,000	278,508	-
11	San Francisco, CA	$70,250	$45,000	870,887	-
12	San Jose, CA	$69,649	$45,000	1,025,350	2
13	Oakland, CA	$70,057	$45,000	420,005	-
14	Fremont, CA	$69,794	$45,000	233,136	-
15	Las Vegas, NV	$55,268	$37,000	632,912	-
16	North Las Vegas, NV	$55,044	$37,000	238,702	-
17	Henderson, NV	$54,787	$37,000	292,969	-
18	Sacramento, CA	$69,221	$44,000	495,234	-
19	Stockton, CA	$69,219	$44,000	307,072	-
20	Portland, OR	$55,545	$37,000	639,863	1
21	Fresno, CA	$67,235	$44,000	522,053	-
22	Los Angeles, CA	$61,868	$41,000	3,976,322	3
23	Jersey City, NJ	$60,243	$40,000	264,152	-
24	San Antonio, TX	$46,880	$33,000	1,492,510	5
25	Newark, NJ	$60,161	$40,000	281,764	-
26	Pittsburgh, PA	$51,167	$35,000	303,625	-
27	Buffalo, NY	$62,271	$43,000	256,902	-
28	Cincinnati, OH	$49,388	$36,000	298,800	-
29	Lubbock, TX	$45,028	$32,000	252,506	10
30	Bakersfield, CA	$64,643	$42,000	376,380	-
31	Long Beach, CA	$61,363	$41,000	470,130	-
32	Lexington, KY	$47,908	$35,000	318,449	-
33	Anaheim, CA	$61,123	$41,000	351,043	-
34	Louisville, KY	$47,470	$35,000	597,337	-
35	Santa Ana, CA	$60,979	$41,000	334,217	-
36	Irvine, CA	$60,797	$41,000	266,122	-
37	Seattle, WA	$53,592	$36,000	704,352	4
38	Riverside, CA	$60,595	$41,000	324,722	-
39	Albuquerque, NM	$47,194	$34,000	559,277	1
40	San Diego, CA	$59,283	$40,000	1,406,630	1
41	Laredo, TX	$48,736	$34,000	257,156	-
42	Austin, TX	$45,981	$33,000	947,890	5
43	Dallas, TX	$44,299	$32,000	1,317,929	6
44	Chula Vista, CA	$59,094	$40,000	267,172	-
45	Chicago, IL	$50,620	$37,000	2,704,958	-
46	Corpus Christi, TX	$48,174	$34,000	325,733	-
47	Scottsdale, AZ	$47,049	$32,000	246,645	-
48	El Paso, TX	$47,773	$34,000	683,080	-
49	Glendale, AZ	$47,259	$33,000	245,895	-
50	Chandler, AZ	$46,938	$32,000	247,477	-

Highest paying cities for sergeants

Rank	City	Avg. sergeant salary
1	New York, NY	$68,391
2	Highland, CA	$60,555
3	Jersey City, NJ	$60,243
4	Manassas, VA	$51,889
5	Chicago, IL	$50,620
6	Anchorage, AK	$50,347
7	San Antonio, TX	$46,880
8	Montgomery, AL	$40,184
9	Denver, CO	$40,059
10	Baltimore, MD	$39,961
11	DeLand, FL	$39,378
12	Boston, MA	$38,826
13	Lawton, OK	$38,334
14	Indianapolis, IN	$32,915
15	Columbia, SC	$30,770