How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Madison?
$76,250a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $36.66 an hour or $6,354 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.66
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 37 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,520Median: $76,250Highest 10%: $92,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,520 | $25.73 | |
| 25th | $70,010 | $33.66 | |
| Median | $76,250 | $36.66 | |
| 75th | $86,490 | $41.58 | |
| 90th | $92,140 | $44.30 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Oshkosh, WI | $78,670 |
| Green Bay, 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 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $36.66 ($76,250 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $76,250 against $58,940 nationally, 29% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $73,470, so Madison pays 4% more.
Where does Madison rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
37 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $92,140 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.