How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Minnesota?
$66,040a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Minnesota. That is $31.75 an hour or $5,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.75
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,060Median: $66,040Highest 10%: $82,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,060 | $25.99 | |
| 25th | $59,630 | $28.67 | |
| Median | $66,040 | $31.75 | |
| 75th | $76,250 | $36.66 | |
| 90th | $82,380 | $39.61 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $69,640 |
| Rochester, MN | $65,350 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $62,400 |
| Duluth, MN | $61,390 |
| La Crosse, WI | $59,670 |
| Mankato, MN | $59,240 |
| Fargo, ND | $54,230 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $54,080 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $50,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 10. Alaska | $71,360 |
| 11. Hawaii | $69,570 |
| 12. Utah | $67,290 |
| 13. Minnesota | $66,040 |
| 14. Delaware | $65,880 |
| 15. Connecticut | $64,750 |
| 16. Maryland | $64,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $31.75 ($66,040 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $66,040 against $58,940 nationally, 12% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Minnesota ranks 13 of 49 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $69,640 a year.
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.