How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Grand Rapids?
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area. That is $32.94 an hour or $5,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.94
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 55 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 1,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,390 | $25.67 | |
| 25th | $61,210 | $29.43 | |
| Median | $68,520 | $32.94 | |
| 75th | $68,520 | $32.94 | |
| 90th | $79,340 | $38.14 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Ann Arbor, MI | $68,520 |
| Detroit, MI | $67,920 |
| 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 Grand Rapids?
The median hourly pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area is $32.94 ($68,520 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Grand Rapids than the national average?
Yes: $68,520 against $58,940 nationally, 16% more.
How does Grand Rapids compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $64,020, so Grand Rapids pays 7% more.
Where does Grand Rapids rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
55 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Grand Rapids?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,340 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.