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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in La Crosse?

$59,670a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area. That is $28.69 an hour or $4,973 a month.

Hourly
$28.69
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
94 of 281
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,120Median: $59,670Highest 10%: $65,480
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,120$21.69
25th$59,670$28.69
Median$59,670$28.69
75th$59,670$28.69
90th$65,480$31.48

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Oshkosh, WI$78,670
Green Bay, WI$76,250
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
Janesville, WI$57,280
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Wisconsin Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in La Crosse

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$95,000
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$74,050
Firefighter$38,900
Security Guard$36,210
Lifeguard$27,780
Salaries for every job in La Crosse, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in La Crosse?

The median hourly pay in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area is $28.69 ($59,670 a year).

Do correctional officer and jailers make more in La Crosse than the national average?

Yes: $59,670 against $58,940 nationally, 1% more.

How does La Crosse compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $73,470, so La Crosse pays 19% less.

Where does La Crosse rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

94 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in La Crosse?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,480 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.