Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $63,020 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.30
10th percentile $53,120
90th percentile $80,750
Employed locally 210
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,120
    25th
    $57,830
    50th (median)
    $63,020
    75th
    $75,360
    90th
    $80,750

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 70% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 30% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,410
    St. Cloud, MN $65,460
    Duluth, MN-WI $59,800
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $59,670
    Mankato, MN $59,240
    Fargo, ND-MN $54,700

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $47,350
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,830
    Firefighters $53,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $116,920
    School Bus Monitors $42,140
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Rochester, MN is $30.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Rochester, MN is 8.7% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $53,120 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,830.