Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in North Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • North Dakota
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in North Dakota earn a median salary of $74,065 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -2.9% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 2,000 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across North Dakota, with salaries ranging from $69,810 to $78,840 depending on location.
$74,065
Avg median salary in North Dakota
$78,840
Highest paying metro
$69,810
Lowest paying metro
2,000
Employed in North Dakota
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in North Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $78,840 | $66,310 | $83,790 | 370 |
| West North Dakota | $77,290 | $68,080 | $79,540 | 610 |
| East North Dakota | $75,600 | $61,100 | $78,230 | 350 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $72,350 | $63,640 | $76,480 | 250 |
| Bismarck, ND | $70,500 | $62,530 | $75,020 | 280 |
| Minot, ND | $69,810 | $59,310 | $88,800 | 140 |