Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Wisconsin
Ranked #10 of 49 · WI
15.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $73,690 ≈ $35/hr
Median annual salary $73,470
Employment 7,360
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $56,540P25 $62,550 Median $73,470P75 $84,990P90 $92,140
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in Wisconsin earn between $56,540 and $92,140. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean correctional officers and jailers salary in Wisconsin is $73,690, about 15.8% above the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $35/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Wisconsin
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $81,720 | $79,700 | 1,440 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $78,670 | $81,300 | — |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $77,190 | $75,900 | 760 |
| Green Bay, WI | $76,250 | $73,810 | 420 |
| Madison, WI | $76,250 | $76,320 | 610 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $75,480 | $74,020 | 400 |
| Appleton, WI | $65,540 | $66,860 | 120 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $63,910 | $69,280 | 1,020 |