Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $75,710 +30.6% vs national
Median hourly $36.40
10th percentile $64,480
90th percentile $81,740
Employed locally 210
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,480
    25th
    $69,030
    50th (median)
    $75,710
    75th
    $78,560
    90th
    $81,740

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 104% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 4% above 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,410
    Wisconsin $74,490

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,170
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $81,140
    Firefighters $52,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $90,330
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $89,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Oshkosh, WI is $36.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Oshkosh, WI is 30.6% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $64,480 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,030.