Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Minnesota
The median for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Minnesota is $83,360 a year, somewhat above the national $76,210 (+9%); the state ranks 13th of 51 states by median. Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers earn 46% more than the median across all occupations in Minnesota ($56,920). Minnesota pays more than every neighbouring state: Wisconsin, North Dakota, Iowa and South Dakota range from $60,740 in South Dakota to $78,090 in Wisconsin. Minnesota employs 9,160 police and sheriff's patrol officers, 3.10 per 1,000 jobs, the 25th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.72 means it is less common in Minnesota than nationally.
Minnesota vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Minnesota | Hourly | $29.17 | $36.42 | $40.08 | $47.32 | $51.04 | $40.93 | 9,160 | 3.11 | 0.72 |
| Annual | $60,670 | $75,750 | $83,360 | $98,430 | $106,160 | $85,130 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $22.84 | $28.50 | $36.64 | $46.93 | $55.35 | $38.08 | 670,520 | – | – |
| Annual | $47,510 | $59,290 | $76,210 | $97,600 | $115,120 | $79,200 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 13th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 25th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.72
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.11
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Minnesota's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Minnesota
9 metropolitan areas and 4 nonmetropolitan areas touching Minnesota publish a row for police and sheriff's patrol officers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $46.73 | $97,190 | $63,340 | $109,230 | 5,570 | 2.85 | 0.66 |
| Mankato, MN | $40.22 | $83,670 | $43,660 | $106,160 | 150 | 2.70 | 0.63 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $37.23 | $77,440 | $57,350 | $94,900 | 500 | 2.82 | 0.65 |
| Rochester, MN | $37.13 | $77,230 | $61,300 | $96,430 | 390 | 3.15 | 0.73 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $36.96 | $76,880 | $57,930 | $100,110 | 380 | 3.69 | 0.86 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $36.64 | $76,220 | $58,300 | $102,740 | 510 | 4.07 | 0.94 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $36.62 | $76,180 | $60,710 | $95,960 | 420 | 2.82 | 0.65 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $35.82 | $74,500 | $58,500 | $80,350 | 220 | 4.27 | 0.99 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $35.60 | $74,050 | $47,180 | $90,130 | 290 | 3.41 | 0.79 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $37.73 | $78,480 | $60,540 | $96,790 | 580 | 3.77 | 0.87 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $37.56 | $78,120 | $60,080 | $98,370 | 970 | 5.04 | 1.17 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $36.58 | $76,080 | $52,600 | $95,220 | 490 | 4.19 | 0.97 |
| Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $34.79 | $72,350 | $61,380 | $80,500 | 210 | 4.69 | 1.09 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $40.08 | $83,360 | 9,160 | 0.72 |
| Iowa | $35.81 | $74,470 | 5,130 | 0.76 |
| North Dakota | $35.82 | $74,500 | 1,630 | 0.88 |
| South Dakota | $29.20 | $60,740 | 2,000 | 1.01 |
| Wisconsin | $37.55 | $78,090 | 12,320 | 0.97 |
See the national page for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (every state ranked) and the Minnesota wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Minnesota estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.