How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Wisconsin?
$73,470a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Wisconsin. That is $35.32 an hour or $6,123 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.32
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,540Median: $73,470Highest 10%: $92,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,540 | $27.18 | |
| 25th | $62,550 | $30.07 | |
| Median | $73,470 | $35.32 | |
| 75th | $84,990 | $40.86 | |
| 90th | $92,140 | $44.30 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $63,910 |
| Duluth, MN | $61,390 |
| La Crosse, WI | $59,670 |
| Janesville, WI | $57,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 6. Illinois | $79,190 |
| 7. New York | $76,820 |
| 8. Nevada | $76,490 |
| 9. Wisconsin | $73,470 |
| 10. Alaska | $71,360 |
| 11. Hawaii | $69,570 |
| 12. Utah | $67,290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $35.32 ($73,470 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
Yes: $73,470 against $58,940 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Wisconsin rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Wisconsin ranks 9 of 49 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI, with a median of $78,670 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.