Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers Salary in North Dakota
Ranked #28 of 51 · ND
8.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $72,400 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $74,500
Employment 1,630
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $58,620P25 $62,670 Median $74,500P75 $78,050P90 $91,440
About 80% of police and sheriff's patrol officerss in North Dakota earn between $58,620 and $91,440. 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 North Dakota is $72,400, about 8.6% below the U.S. average ($79,200). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Dakota
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $76,520 | $74,710 | 460 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $76,180 | $75,590 | 420 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $74,500 | $70,760 | 220 |
| Bismarck, ND | $63,230 | $69,730 | 270 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $63,080 | $67,200 | 270 |
| Minot, ND | $60,210 | $68,060 | 120 |