Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,600 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.39
10th percentile $59,780
90th percentile $86,190
Employed locally 170
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,780
    25th
    $64,760
    50th (median)
    $73,600
    75th
    $82,270
    90th
    $86,190

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $38,480
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $67,220
    Security Guards $39,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $78,680
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,760
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $82,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northeast Minnesota is $35.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northeast Minnesota is 3.5% 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 Northeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $59,780 per year in Northeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,760.