Best cities for a special officer

The best cities for special officers are Tulsa, OK, Omaha, NE, and Toledo, OH, based on factors like average salary and job availability per capita. Jobs and pay for special officers vary across the country, but we've determined the ten best cities for special officers in the U.S.

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

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10 best cities for special officers in 2025

1. Tulsa, OK

Total special officer jobs:	4
Average annual salary:	$38,577
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$48,000
Location quotient:	8.66

2. Omaha, NE

Total special officer jobs:	15
Average annual salary:	$47,787
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$37,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$60,000
Location quotient:	14.63

3. Toledo, OH

Total special officer jobs:	6
Average annual salary:	$36,266
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$28,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$45,000
Location quotient:	27.99

4. Greensboro, NC

Total special officer jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$39,209
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$49,000
Location quotient:	8.17

5. Glendale, AZ

Total special officer jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$39,809
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$31,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$50,000
Location quotient:	22.60

6. Lincoln, NE

Total special officer jobs:	3
Average annual salary:	$47,596
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$37,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$59,000
Location quotient:	5.65

7. Saint Paul, MN

Total special officer jobs:	5
Average annual salary:	$44,786
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$36,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$55,000
Location quotient:	5.41

8. Cleveland, OH

Total special officer jobs:	4
Average annual salary:	$36,435
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$28,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$45,000
Location quotient:	5.23

9. Milwaukee, WI

Total special officer jobs:	5
Average annual salary:	$37,912
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$47,000
Location quotient:	5.26

10. Oklahoma City, OK

Total special officer jobs:	4
Average annual salary:	$38,472
Lowest 10 percent warn:	$30,000
Highest 10 percent earn:	$48,000
Location quotient:	4.06

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Best cities for special officers

Tulsa, OK
Omaha, NE
Toledo, OH
Greensboro, NC
Glendale, AZ
Lincoln, NE
Saint Paul, MN
Cleveland, OH
Milwaukee, WI
Oklahoma City, OK

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Detailed list of the best cities for a special officer

Rank	City	Average salary	Lowest 10% Earn	Population	Job count
1	Tulsa, OK	$38,577	$30,000	403,090	4
2	Omaha, NE	$47,787	$37,000	446,970	15
3	Toledo, OH	$36,266	$28,000	278,508	6
4	Greensboro, NC	$39,209	$30,000	287,027	3
5	Glendale, AZ	$39,809	$31,000	245,895	3
6	Lincoln, NE	$47,596	$37,000	280,364	3
7	Saint Paul, MN	$44,786	$36,000	302,398	5
8	Cleveland, OH	$36,435	$28,000	385,809	4
9	Milwaukee, WI	$37,912	$30,000	595,047	5
10	Oklahoma City, OK	$38,472	$30,000	638,367	4
11	Oakland, CA	$46,208	$34,000	420,005	11
12	Seattle, WA	$49,704	$39,000	704,352	18
13	Kansas City, MO	$38,821	$30,000	481,420	7
14	Saint Louis, MO	$38,692	$30,000	311,404	11
15	Phoenix, AZ	$39,798	$31,000	1,615,017	15
16	Las Vegas, NV	$36,944	$28,000	632,912	12
17	Durham, NC	$39,290	$30,000	263,016	-
18	Raleigh, NC	$39,225	$30,000	458,880	-
19	Anchorage, AK	$54,922	$46,000	298,192	-
20	Winston-Salem, NC	$39,180	$30,000	242,203	-
21	Charlotte, NC	$38,776	$30,000	842,051	-
22	Minneapolis, MN	$44,798	$36,000	413,651	-
23	Fresno, CA	$45,409	$34,000	522,053	2
24	Madison, WI	$37,876	$30,000	252,551	-
25	Chicago, IL	$39,705	$31,000	2,704,958	24
26	Portland, OR	$41,420	$32,000	639,863	6
27	Philadelphia, PA	$37,134	$29,000	1,567,872	5
28	Scottsdale, AZ	$39,776	$31,000	246,645	-
29	Chandler, AZ	$39,733	$31,000	247,477	-
30	Tucson, AZ	$39,485	$30,000	530,706	-
31	Nashville, TN	$34,090	$26,000	660,388	8
32	Mesa, AZ	$39,726	$31,000	484,587	-
33	Columbus, OH	$35,402	$27,000	860,090	-
34	Gilbert, AZ	$39,720	$31,000	237,133	-
35	Pittsburgh, PA	$36,791	$28,000	303,625	-
36	San Francisco, CA	$46,271	$34,000	870,887	4
37	Reno, NV	$37,973	$28,000	245,255	-
38	San Jose, CA	$46,099	$34,000	1,025,350	5
39	Sacramento, CA	$45,902	$34,000	495,234	2
40	Detroit, MI	$36,134	$28,000	672,795	-
41	Boston, MA	$43,084	$35,000	673,184	2
42	Cincinnati, OH	$34,783	$27,000	298,800	-
43	Fremont, CA	$46,131	$34,000	233,136	-
44	Wichita, KS	$36,188	$28,000	389,902	-
45	Fort Wayne, IN	$35,397	$27,000	264,488	-
46	Los Angeles, CA	$44,210	$34,000	3,976,322	20
47	Stockton, CA	$45,918	$34,000	307,072	-
48	Denver, CO	$41,153	$32,000	693,060	10
49	North Las Vegas, NV	$36,908	$28,000	238,702	-
50	Henderson, NV	$36,872	$28,000	292,969	-

Highest paying cities for special officers

Rank	City	Avg. special officer salary
1	Seattle, WA	$49,704
2	Omaha, NE	$47,787
3	Washington, DC	$46,601
4	San Francisco, CA	$46,271
5	Brockton, MA	$43,142
6	Portland, OR	$41,420
7	Denver, CO	$41,153
8	Phoenix, AZ	$39,798
9	Chicago, IL	$39,705
10	Salt Lake City, UT	$38,961
11	Kansas City, MO	$38,821
12	McLean, VA	$38,816
13	Tulsa, OK	$38,577
14	Philadelphia, PA	$37,134
15	Miami, FL	$36,679
16	New Brunswick, NJ	$36,649
17	Overland Park, KS	$36,508
18	Findlay, OH	$35,945
19	Grand Prairie, TX	$34,848
20	Chattanooga, TN	$33,677