Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in South Dakota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • South Dakota
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in South Dakota earn a median salary of $62,965 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.5% vs the national median of $76,290. An estimated 1,880 police and sheriff's patrol officers are employed across South Dakota, with salaries ranging from $54,770 to $78,350 depending on location.
$62,965
Avg median salary in South Dakota
$78,350
Highest paying metro
$54,770
Lowest paying metro
1,880
Employed in South Dakota
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Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
inPolice and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salaries by city in South Dakota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $78,350 | $66,520 | $96,020 | 470 |
| East South Dakota | $59,510 | $51,760 | $62,590 | 590 |
| Rapid City, SD | $59,230 | $56,000 | $65,560 | 300 |
| West South Dakota | $54,770 | $47,940 | $60,420 | 520 |