Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Traverse City, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Traverse City, MI

Median annual salary $60,090 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $28.89
10th percentile $47,400
90th percentile $60,090
Employed locally 70
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,400
    25th
    $51,130
    50th (median)
    $60,090
    75th
    $60,090
    90th
    $60,090

    Traverse City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 78% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 22% 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
    Missoula, MT $78,850
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,410
    Elmira, NY $74,040
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $68,100
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $68,050
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $67,220

    Related occupations in Traverse City, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,230
    Firefighters $50,510
    Security Guards $38,500
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $39,320
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Traverse City, MI is $28.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Traverse City, MI is 3.7% 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 Traverse City?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $47,400 per year in Traverse City, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,130.