Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $59,660 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.68
10th percentile $38,010
90th percentile $77,280
Employed locally 120
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,010
    25th
    $48,170
    50th (median)
    $59,660
    75th
    $77,280
    90th
    $77,280

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 84% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 16% 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
    Missoula, MT $78,850
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,410
    Elmira, NY $74,040
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $68,100
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $68,050
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,220

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,070
    Security Guards $36,220
    School Bus Monitors $29,200
    Firefighters $50,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,270
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $84,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Lansing, MI is $28.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Lansing, MI is 2.9% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $38,010 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,170.