How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in Minnesota?
$83,360a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in Minnesota. That is $40.08 an hour or $6,947 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.08
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,670Median: $83,360Highest 10%: $106,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,670 | $29.17 | |
| 25th | $75,750 | $36.42 | |
| Median | $83,360 | $40.08 | |
| 75th | $98,430 | $47.32 | |
| 90th | $106,200 | $51.04 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $97,190 |
| Mankato, MN | $83,670 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $77,440 |
| Rochester, MN | $77,230 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $76,880 |
| Duluth, MN | $76,220 |
| Fargo, ND | $76,180 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $74,500 |
| La Crosse, WI | $74,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 10. Oregon | $88,140 |
| 11. Pennsylvania | $85,470 |
| 12. Hawaii | $83,820 |
| 13. Minnesota | $83,360 |
| 14. Connecticut | $82,170 |
| 15. Massachusetts | $78,940 |
| 16. Arizona | $78,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $40.08 ($83,360 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $83,360 against $76,210 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
Minnesota ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $97,190 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.