Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Maintain order and protect lives and property by enforcing laws.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Well above the statewide median $39.55 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Average
Growth rate: 7.2% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
Associate's degree is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Public Safety Officer State Trooper Police Officer See more job title examples |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This is a very high-wage career. It pays well above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers *
U S |
$25.23 | $33.06 | $42.48 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$31.75 | $39.55 | $45.51 |
Central Minnesota |
$31 | $35.66 | $41.05 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$30.7 | $33.51 | $41.43 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$28.24 | $30.82 | $36.48 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$30.76 | $34.24 | $39.22 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$27.65 | $31.75 | $39.2 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$39.36 | $42 | $48.3 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 9020 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Where do Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers most often work?
Current Demand
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