Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Wisconsin
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Wisconsin
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $68,585 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, +18.3% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 5,160 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $54,700 to $89,440 depending on location.
$68,585
Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$89,440
Highest paying metro
$54,700
Lowest paying metro
5,160
Employed in Wisconsin
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inCorrectional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Wisconsin | $89,440 | $70,340 | $102,110 | 1,180 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $85,280 | $67,750 | $96,510 | 350 |
| Madison, WI | $76,560 | $68,640 | $90,330 | 680 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $75,710 | $69,030 | $78,560 | 210 |
| Western Wisconsin | $72,050 | $60,060 | $80,140 | 690 |
| Green Bay, WI | $70,700 | $56,880 | $103,600 | 320 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $68,050 | $52,670 | $77,150 | 680 |
| Kenosha, WI | $63,180 | $63,180 | $63,180 | 180 |
| Appleton, WI | $62,050 | $58,560 | $65,640 | 90 |
| La Crosse, WI-MN | $59,670 | $59,670 | $59,670 | 80 |
| Janesville, WI | $57,280 | $50,950 | $57,280 | 80 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin | $56,930 | $50,290 | $71,150 | 440 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin | $54,700 | $49,590 | $57,800 | 180 |