How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Detroit?
$67,920a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $32.65 an hour or $5,660 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.65
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 56 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 2,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,360Median: $67,920Highest 10%: $77,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,360 | $22.77 | |
| 25th | $52,160 | $25.08 | |
| Median | $67,920 | $32.65 | |
| 75th | $72,860 | $35.03 | |
| 90th | $77,990 | $37.50 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $68,520 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $68,520 |
| Traverse City, MI | $60,760 |
| Lansing, MI | $58,940 |
| South Bend, IN | $56,390 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $32.65 ($67,920 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $67,920 against $58,940 nationally, 15% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $64,020, so Detroit pays 6% more.
Where does Detroit rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
56 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,990 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.