Correctional Officers and Jailers
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Correctional Officers and Jailers *
U S |
$18.16 | $22.11 | $29.42 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$22.15 | $25.45 | $29.44 |
Central Minnesota |
$22.77 | $26.29 | $29.44 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$22.78 | $26.28 | $29.44 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$19.70 | $22.19 | $24.67 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$22.15 | $25.54 | $29.14 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$20.49 | $23.16 | $26.12 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$22.77 | $27.10 | $32.31 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 4,860 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
No data available.
| U S | 434,300 | 402,900 | -31,400 | -7.2% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Minnesota | 1,051 | 1,043 | -8 | -0.8% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 385 | 344 | -41 | -10.6% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 444 | 418 | -26 | -5.9% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 399 | 379 | -20 | -5% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 397 | 347 | -50 | -12.6% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 2,130 | 1,970 | -160 | -7.5% |
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