Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $76,790 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.92
10th percentile $60,160
90th percentile $92,950
Employed locally 1,020
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,160
    25th
    $66,050
    50th (median)
    $76,790
    75th
    $79,660
    90th
    $92,950

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,420
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,530
    Firefighters $38,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $97,810
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,610
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $74,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Northwest Minnesota is $36.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Northwest Minnesota is 0.7% 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $60,160 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,050.