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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Lansing?

$58,940a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area. That is $28.34 an hour or $4,912 a month.

Hourly
$28.34
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
105 of 281
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,630Median: $58,940Highest 10%: $78,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,630$17.13
25th$47,650$22.91
Median$58,940$28.34
75th$60,710$29.19
90th$78,280$37.63

Other cities in Michigan

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Ann Arbor, MI$68,520
Grand Rapids, MI$68,520
Detroit, MI$67,920
Traverse City, MI$60,760
South Bend, IN$56,390
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Related jobs in Lansing

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$94,150
Detective and Criminal Investigator$86,510
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$75,670
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$72,420
Firefighter$57,540
Security Guard$38,210
Crossing Guard and Flagger$36,410
School Bus Monitor$29,540
Lifeguard$29,440
Salaries for every job in Lansing, MI

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI metro area is $28.34 ($58,940 a year).

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

Yes: $58,940 against $58,940 nationally, 0% more.

How does Lansing compare with the rest of Michigan?

The median in Michigan is $64,020, so Lansing pays 8% less.

Where does Lansing rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

105 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,280 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.