Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $35.32 an hour ($73,470 a year). About 7,360 people work in this job there.
That is 25% higher than the U.S. median ($58,940). Wisconsin ranks 9th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.18 | $56,540 |
| 25% of workers | $30.07 | $62,550 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.32 | $73,470 |
| 75% of workers | $40.86 | $84,990 |
| 90% of workers | $44.30 | $92,140 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $78,670 | 0 |
| Green Bay | $76,250 | 420 |
| Madison | $76,250 | 610 |
| Eau Claire | $75,480 | 400 |
| Appleton | $65,540 | 120 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $63,910 | 1,020 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $59,670 | 80 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $57,280 | 80 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,090 |
| Security Guards | $37,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $97,120 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $91,040 |
| Residential Advisors | $41,690 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $55,270 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $96,260 |
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