Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Minnesota
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Minnesota earn a median salary of $78,938 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.5% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 8,950 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $73,600 to $95,920 depending on location.
$78,938
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$95,920
Highest paying metro
$73,600
Lowest paying metro
8,950
Employed in Minnesota
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $95,920 | $80,140 | $101,870 | 5,300 |
| Mankato, MN | $82,370 | $74,160 | $94,470 | 160 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $77,910 | $66,810 | $85,870 | 550 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $77,720 | $68,370 | $95,370 | 540 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $76,790 | $66,050 | $79,660 | 1,020 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $76,090 | $66,690 | $92,110 | 310 |
| Rochester, MN | $75,830 | $70,770 | $89,170 | 410 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $74,210 | $63,270 | $78,000 | 490 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $73,600 | $64,760 | $82,270 | 170 |