Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $31.75 an hour ($66,040 a year). About 5,350 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($58,940). Minnesota ranks 13th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.99 | $54,060 |
| 25% of workers | $28.67 | $59,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $31.75 | $66,040 |
| 75% of workers | $36.66 | $76,250 |
| 90% of workers | $39.61 | $82,380 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $69,640 | 2,670 |
| Rochester | $65,350 | 210 |
| St. Cloud | $62,400 | 120 |
| Duluth | $61,390 | 450 |
| Mankato | $59,240 | 60 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $43,380 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $83,360 |
| Residential Advisors | $48,770 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $118,750 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $81,580 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $80,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $58,540 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $96,720 |
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