How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Milwaukee?
$63,910a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $30.73 an hour or $5,326 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.73
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 75 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,320Median: $63,910Highest 10%: $86,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,320 | $29.96 | |
| 25th | $63,910 | $30.73 | |
| Median | $63,910 | $30.73 | |
| 75th | $73,470 | $35.32 | |
| 90th | $86,490 | $41.58 |
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 |
| 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 Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $30.73 ($63,910 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
Yes: $63,910 against $58,940 nationally, 8% more.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $73,470, so Milwaukee pays 13% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
75 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,490 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.