Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Kenosha, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kenosha, WI

Median annual salary $63,180 +9% vs national
Median hourly $30.38
10th percentile $63,180
90th percentile $63,180
Employed locally 180
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,180
    25th
    $63,180
    50th (median)
    $63,180
    75th
    $63,180
    90th
    $63,180

    Kenosha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,412 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 80% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 20% 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 Kenosha, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,490
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,580
    Firefighters $47,410
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,730
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $92,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $99,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Kenosha, WI is $30.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Kenosha, WI is 9% 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 Kenosha?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $63,180 per year in Kenosha, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,180.