Correctional Officers and Jailers
Guard inmates in jails and prisons.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Above the statewide median $26.98 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Shrinking
Growth rate: -7.2% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
Booking Officer Detention Officer Public Safety Officer See more job title examples |
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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 |
$20.03 | $24.93 | $32.21 |
---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$24.03 | $26.98 | $31.7 |
Central Minnesota |
$24.72 | $27.57 | $32.36 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$23.73 | $26.98 | $30.94 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$23.04 | $23.81 | $28.13 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$24.46 | $26.98 | $31.7 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$22.38 | $23.49 | $28.47 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$25.42 | $28.48 | $32.56 |
* "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 5050 workers employed in this medium-sized career.
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
Future Demand
This career is shrinking.
There will be a need for about 4300 new Correctional Officers and Jailers to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.