Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in North Dakota
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers in North Dakota have a median of $74,500 a year, below the national $76,210 (−2%); the state ranks 25th of 51 states by median. Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers earn 42% more than the median across all occupations in North Dakota ($52,480). Among neighbouring states, Minnesota pays more (up to $83,360 in Minnesota) and Montana and South Dakota pay less (down to $60,740 in South Dakota). North Dakota employs 1,630 police and sheriff's patrol officers, 3.79 per 1,000 jobs, the 48th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.88 is close to the national share.
North Dakota vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| North Dakota | Hourly | $28.18 | $30.13 | $35.82 | $37.52 | $43.96 | $34.81 | 1,630 | 3.79 | 0.88 |
| Annual | $58,620 | $62,670 | $74,500 | $78,050 | $91,440 | $72,400 | ||||
| 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
- 25th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 48th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.88
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.79
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of North Dakota'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 North Dakota
4 metropolitan areas and 2 nonmetropolitan areas touching North Dakota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bismarck, ND | $30.40 | $63,230 | $56,660 | $89,670 | 270 | 3.77 | 0.88 |
| Minot, ND | $28.95 | $60,210 | $58,050 | $79,970 | 120 | 3.60 | 0.83 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $36.79 | $76,520 | $62,250 | $89,230 | 460 | 5.32 | 1.23 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $30.33 | $63,080 | $50,130 | $79,970 | 270 | 4.23 | 0.98 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $35.82 | $74,500 | 1,630 | 0.88 |
| Minnesota | $40.08 | $83,360 | 9,160 | 0.72 |
| Montana | $33.68 | $70,050 | 2,160 | 0.98 |
| South Dakota | $29.20 | $60,740 | 2,000 | 1.01 |
See the national page for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (every state ranked) and the North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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.