Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Southeast Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $66,040 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.75
10th percentile $52,770
90th percentile $88,030
Employed locally 390
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,770
    25th
    $56,290
    50th (median)
    $66,040
    75th
    $72,050
    90th
    $88,030

    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 Southeast Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,910
    Security Guards$42,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$72,050
    Firefighters$38,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$91,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Southeast Minnesota is $31.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Southeast Minnesota is 13.9% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $52,770 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,290.