Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $57,680 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.73
10th percentile $47,970
90th percentile $90,370
Employed locally 40
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,970
    25th
    $54,640
    50th (median)
    $57,680
    75th
    $63,180
    90th
    $90,370

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 76% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Correctional Officers and Jailers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $107,220
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $97,490
    California $95,840
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $94,740
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,280
    Alexandria, LA $81,430

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$73,900
    Security Guards$40,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$103,120
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$26,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Dubuque, IA is $27.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.45 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Dubuque, IA is 0.5% below the national median of $57,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Dubuque?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $47,970 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,640.