Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $77,910 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.46
10th percentile $57,480
90th percentile $93,920
Employed locally 550
National median $76,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,480
    25th
    $66,810
    50th (median)
    $77,910
    75th
    $85,870
    90th
    $93,920

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$42,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$72,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$66,040
    Firefighters$38,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$91,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in Southeast Minnesota is $37.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers salary in Southeast Minnesota is 2.1% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (10th percentile) earn around $57,480 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,810.