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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Green Bay?

$76,250a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Green Bay, WI metro area. That is $36.66 an hour or $6,354 a month.

Hourly
$36.66
Vs. national median
+29%
Rank among cities
36 of 281
Jobs in the area
420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,200Median: $76,250Highest 10%: $91,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$60,200$28.94
25th$60,260$28.97
Median$76,250$36.66
75th$82,830$39.82
90th$91,000$43.75

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Oshkosh, WI$78,670
Madison, WI$76,250
Eau Claire, WI$75,480
Minneapolis, MN$69,640
Appleton, WI$65,540
Milwaukee, WI$63,910
Duluth, MN$61,390
La Crosse, WI$59,670
Janesville, WI$57,280
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Wisconsin Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Green Bay

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$94,870
Detective and Criminal Investigator$84,190
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$81,110
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$81,040
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Firefighter$47,980
Security Guard$40,130
School Bus Monitor$39,880
Crossing Guard and Flagger$37,630
Lifeguard$30,560
Salaries for every job in Green Bay, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Green Bay?

The median hourly pay in the Green Bay, WI metro area is $36.66 ($76,250 a year).

Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Green Bay than the national average?

Yes: $76,250 against $58,940 nationally, 29% more.

How does Green Bay compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $73,470, so Green Bay pays 4% more.

Where does Green Bay rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

36 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Green Bay?

The lowest-paid 10% make $60,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,000 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.