Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,530 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.18
10th percentile $50,530
90th percentile $74,350
Employed locally 410
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,530
    25th
    $51,310
    50th (median)
    $56,530
    75th
    $59,050
    90th
    $74,350

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,790
    Security Guards$40,420
    Firefighters$38,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97,810
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,610
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$74,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Northwest Minnesota is $27.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Northwest Minnesota is 2.5% below 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 Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $50,530 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,310.