Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Janesville, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Janesville-Beloit, WI

Median annual salary $57,280 -1.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.54
10th percentile $50,950
90th percentile $57,280
Employed locally 80
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,950
    25th
    $50,950
    50th (median)
    $57,280
    75th
    $57,280
    90th
    $57,280

    Janesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,390 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 77% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 23% 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
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $89,440
    Eau Claire, WI $85,280
    Madison, WI $76,560
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $76,400
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $75,710
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,410

    Related occupations in Janesville, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$73,890
    Security Guards$41,830
    Firefighters$66,100
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$115,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$102,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Janesville, WI is $27.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Janesville, WI is 1.2% 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 Janesville?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $50,950 per year in Janesville, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,950.