Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Duluth, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Duluth, MN-WI

Median annual salary $77,720 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $37.37
10th percentile $58,780
90th percentile $105,750
Employed locally 540
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,780
    25th
    $68,370
    50th (median)
    $77,720
    75th
    $95,370
    90th
    $105,750

    Duluth economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,067 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 109% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 9% above 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Mankato, MN $82,370
    Fargo, ND-MN $78,840
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $78,350
    St. Cloud, MN $76,090
    Rochester, MN $75,830

    Related occupations in Duluth, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,600
    Firefighters$42,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$74,780
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$59,800
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$76,500
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Duluth, MN-WI is $37.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Duluth, MN-WI is 1.9% above 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 Duluth?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $58,780 per year in Duluth, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,370.