Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $30.78 an hour ($64,020 a year). About 8,220 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($58,940). Michigan ranks 17th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.77 | $47,360 |
| 25% of workers | $26.27 | $54,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.78 | $64,020 |
| 75% of workers | $32.94 | $68,520 |
| 90% of workers | $37.50 | $77,990 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $68,520 | 370 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $68,520 | 1,210 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $67,920 | 2,200 |
| Traverse City | $60,760 | 80 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $58,940 | 100 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for correctional officers and jailers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.4% over ten years, declining · about 28,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $37,080 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $73,730 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $98,140 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $90,650 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $79,760 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $54,500 |
| Residential Advisors | $39,730 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $78,150 |
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