How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make in North Dakota?
$74,500a year
Median yearly pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers in North Dakota. That is $35.82 an hour or $6,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.82
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,620Median: $74,500Highest 10%: $91,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,620 | $28.18 | |
| 25th | $62,670 | $30.13 | |
| Median | $74,500 | $35.82 | |
| 75th | $78,050 | $37.52 | |
| 90th | $91,440 | $43.96 |
Cities in North Dakota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fargo, ND | $76,180 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $74,500 |
| Bismarck, ND | $63,230 |
| Minot, ND | $60,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for police and sheriff's patrol officers.
| 22. Ohio | $77,020 |
| 23. Texas | $75,900 |
| 24. Nebraska | $74,620 |
| 25. North Dakota | $74,500 |
| 26. Florida | $74,470 |
| 27. Iowa | $74,470 |
| 28. Michigan | $73,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a police and sheriff's patrol officer make an hour in North Dakota?
The median hourly pay in North Dakota is $35.82 ($74,500 a year).
Do police and sheriff's patrol officers make more in North Dakota than the national average?
No: $74,500 against $76,210 nationally, 2% less.
Where does North Dakota rank for police and sheriff's patrol officer pay?
North Dakota ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in North Dakota pays police and sheriff's patrol officers the most?
Fargo, ND-MN, with a median of $76,180 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.