Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Michigan
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Michigan
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Michigan earn a median salary of $60,848 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +5% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 6,640 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Michigan, with salaries ranging from $54,880 to $65,250 depending on location.
$60,848
Avg median salary in Michigan
$65,250
Highest paying metro
$54,880
Lowest paying metro
6,640
Employed in Michigan
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Correctional Officers and Jailers
inCorrectional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Michigan
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $65,250 | $60,960 | $73,360 | 480 |
| Detroit, MI | $65,250 | $51,770 | $77,130 | 2,160 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $65,250 | $58,300 | $66,290 | 1,110 |
| Southern Michigan | $61,230 | $52,620 | $65,250 | 480 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan | $60,960 | $48,030 | $65,250 | 1,050 |
| Bay City, MI | $60,640 | $47,400 | $60,640 | 40 |
| Traverse City, MI | $60,090 | $51,130 | $60,090 | 70 |
| Lansing, MI | $59,660 | $48,170 | $77,280 | 120 |
| Northern Michigan | $55,270 | $47,110 | $65,250 | 400 |
| Mid Michigan | $54,880 | $46,680 | $65,250 | 730 |