Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Northwestern Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,700 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.30
10th percentile $47,520
90th percentile $72,100
Employed locally 180
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,520
    25th
    $49,590
    50th (median)
    $54,700
    75th
    $57,800
    90th
    $72,100

    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 Northwestern Wisconsin

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,660
    Firefighters $48,860
    Security Guards $34,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,450
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,630
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $59,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Northwestern Wisconsin is $26.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Northwestern Wisconsin is 5.6% 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 Northwestern Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $47,520 per year in Northwestern Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,590.