Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $70,500 -7.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.90
10th percentile $56,620
90th percentile $85,920
Employed locally 280
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,620
    25th
    $62,530
    50th (median)
    $70,500
    75th
    $75,020
    90th
    $85,920

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 84% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $150,650
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Carson City, NV $131,210
    Napa, CA $128,980
    Vallejo, CA $128,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $123,140

    Nearby metros — Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $133,190
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $121,050
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $104,460
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $97,400
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,070
    Bend, OR $94,740

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,490
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,920
    Firefighters $46,920
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $52,520
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $61,920
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Bismarck, ND is $33.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.11 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries?

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Bismarck, ND is 7.6% below the national median of $76,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Bismarck?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $56,620 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,530.