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

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

Median annual salary $69,810 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.56
10th percentile $58,980
90th percentile $88,800
Employed locally 140
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,980
    25th
    $59,310
    50th (median)
    $69,810
    75th
    $88,800
    90th
    $88,800

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 88% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 12% 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 Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $52,610
    Security Guards $38,650
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $78,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $98,160
    Transportation Security Screeners $63,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Minot, ND is $33.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Minot, ND is 8.5% 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $58,980 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,310.