First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $74,660 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.89
10th percentile $47,980
90th percentile $110,860
Employed locally 140
National median $76,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,980
    25th
    $69,090
    50th (median)
    $74,660
    75th
    $94,410
    90th
    $110,860

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary vs area income 98% Median First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,830
    Fresno, CA $129,860
    El Centro, CA $127,920
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $127,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,850
    California $127,380

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $104,790
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $103,380
    Eau Claire, WI $101,550
    Madison, WI $100,820
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,350
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $95,150

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,790
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,670
    Firefighters $49,210
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,050
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $108,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Milwaukee, WI is $35.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.60 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.2% below the national median of $76,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Milwaukee?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers (10th percentile) earn around $47,980 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,090.