Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Southwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $54,690 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.29
10th percentile $44,900
90th percentile $67,660
Employed locally 300
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,900
    25th
    $50,840
    50th (median)
    $54,690
    75th
    $62,070
    90th
    $67,660

    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 Southwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,210
    Firefighters $36,530
    Security Guards $40,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $96,040
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $80,720
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Southwest Minnesota is $26.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Southwest Minnesota is 5.7% 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 Southwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $44,900 per year in Southwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,840.