How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Rochester?
$65,350a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $31.42 an hour or $5,446 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.42
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,230Median: $65,350Highest 10%: $82,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,230 | $26.07 | |
| 25th | $58,480 | $28.12 | |
| Median | $65,350 | $31.42 | |
| 75th | $76,200 | $36.63 | |
| 90th | $82,430 | $39.63 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $69,640 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $106,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker | $78,800 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $77,230 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $75,100 |
| Security Guard | $47,790 |
| School Bus Monitor | $41,720 |
| Firefighter | $35,200 |
| Lifeguard | $27,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $31.42 ($65,350 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $65,350 against $58,940 nationally, 11% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $66,040, so Rochester pays 1% less.
Where does Rochester rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
66 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,430 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.