Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $75,830 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.46
10th percentile $61,920
90th percentile $96,300
Employed locally 410
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,920
    25th
    $70,770
    50th (median)
    $75,830
    75th
    $89,170
    90th
    $96,300

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 85% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 15% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,920
    Mankato, MN $82,370
    Fargo, ND-MN $78,840
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $78,350
    Duluth, MN-WI $77,720
    St. Cloud, MN $76,090

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$47,350
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$63,020
    Firefighters$53,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$116,920
    School Bus Monitors$42,140
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Rochester, MN is $36.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Rochester, MN is 0.6% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $61,920 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,770.