Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Madison, WI

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

Median annual salary $76,560 +32.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.81
10th percentile $54,060
90th percentile $103,600
Employed locally 680
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,060
    25th
    $68,640
    50th (median)
    $76,560
    75th
    $90,330
    90th
    $103,600

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 88% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 12% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $76,400
    Oshkosh-Neenah, WI $75,710
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,410
    Wisconsin $74,490

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,120
    Security Guards $43,480
    Firefighters $59,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,600
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $101,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $115,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Madison, WI is $36.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Madison, WI is 32.1% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $54,060 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,640.