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Correctional Officers and Jailers in Wisconsin earned a median of $73,470 a year ($35.32 an hour) in May 2025, 25% above the national median of $58,940; 7,360 were employed there, ranking #9 of 50 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $73,470 | $58,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $73,690 | $63,630 |
| Median hourly wage | $35.32 | $28.34 |
| 10th percentile | $56,540 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $62,550 | $48,640 |
| 75th percentile | $84,990 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $92,140 | $93,220 |
| Employment | 7,360 | 380,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.502 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.02 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.