Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $65,460 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.47
10th percentile $53,020
90th percentile $84,900
Employed locally 140
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,020
    25th
    $53,020
    50th (median)
    $65,460
    75th
    $65,460
    90th
    $84,900

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 87% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 13% 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
    Rochester, MN $63,020
    Duluth, MN-WI $59,800
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $59,670
    Mankato, MN $59,240
    Fargo, ND-MN $54,700

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,090
    Security Guards$39,860
    Firefighters$33,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$101,650
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31,560
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$70,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in St. Cloud, MN is $31.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.52 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in St. Cloud, MN is 12.9% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $53,020 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,020.