Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $82,370 +8% vs national
Median hourly $39.60
10th percentile $44,170
90th percentile $95,250
Employed locally 160
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,170
    25th
    $74,160
    50th (median)
    $82,370
    75th
    $94,470
    90th
    $95,250

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 110% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 10% 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
    Fargo, ND-MN $78,840
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $78,350
    Duluth, MN-WI $77,720
    St. Cloud, MN $76,090
    Rochester, MN $75,830

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,990
    Firefighters $42,970
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $59,240
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $97,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Mankato, MN is $39.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Mankato, MN is 8% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,170 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,160.