Anchored by the 30,000+ officer NYPD, New York state comes in at number three for the highest number of law enforcement job openings each year. More than half of all police jobs in New York are in New York City or the surrounding counties, so if you’re serious about a law enforcement job in the state you need to seriously weigh the pros and cons of making a move to the NYC metropolitan area.

Here’s a quick snapshot of the statistics:

• Total patrol officers and deputies in 2004: 55,170
• Total expected by 2014: 57,990
• Number of newly hired officers each year: 1,710
• Median salary for patrol officers and deputies: $55,702

Other States

1. California
2. Florida
3. Illinois
4. Georgia