Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $85,280 +47.1% vs national
Median hourly $41.00
10th percentile $56,460
90th percentile $104,270
Employed locally 350
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,460
    25th
    $67,750
    50th (median)
    $85,280
    75th
    $96,510
    90th
    $104,270

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 118% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 18% above 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $89,440
    Madison, WI $76,560
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $76,400
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $75,710
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,410
    Wisconsin $74,490

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$69,460
    Firefighters$41,370
    Security Guards$39,520
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$92,390
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Eau Claire, WI is $41.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Eau Claire, WI is 47.1% above 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $56,460 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,750.