Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $68,050 +17.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.72
10th percentile $52,670
90th percentile $86,860
Employed locally 680
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,670
    25th
    $52,670
    50th (median)
    $68,050
    75th
    $77,150
    90th
    $86,860

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 89% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 11% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$40,790
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$91,670
    Firefighters$49,210
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$108,130
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$98,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Milwaukee, WI is $32.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 17.4% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $52,670 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,670.