Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $78,350 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.67
10th percentile $57,490
90th percentile $96,020
Employed locally 470
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,490
    25th
    $66,520
    50th (median)
    $78,350
    75th
    $96,020
    90th
    $96,020

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary vs area income 96% Median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary is 4% 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
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $79,730
    Rapid City, SD $59,230
    Gadsden, AL $41,500

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,120
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$53,050
    Firefighters$50,130
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36,030
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$105,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$71,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $37.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 2.7% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $57,490 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,520.