Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in Minnesota
Ranked #13 of 51 · MN
7.5% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $85,130 ≈ $41/hr
Median annual salary $83,360
Employment 9,160
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $60,670P25 $75,750 Median $83,360P75 $98,430P90 $106,160
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in Minnesota earn between $60,670 and $106,160. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean police and sheriff's patrol officers salary in Minnesota is $85,130, about 7.5% above the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $41/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $97,190 | $90,430 | 5,570 |
| Mankato, MN | $83,670 | $81,540 | 150 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $78,480 | $77,360 | 580 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $78,120 | $76,790 | 970 |
| Rochester, MN | $77,230 | $79,030 | 390 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $76,880 | $80,360 | 380 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $76,220 | $77,660 | 510 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $76,080 | $73,370 | 490 |