Correctional Officers and Jailers salary
in Green Bay, WI
- Middle 50%
- $60,260–$82,830
- vs U.S. median
- +29%
- Metro rank
- #38 of 314
Correctional Officers and Jailers in the Green Bay, WI metro earn a median of $76,250 a year, based on BLS estimates for 420 jobs (May 2025). That is 29% above the U.S. median of $58,940 and 4% above the WI statewide median of $73,470. It ranks #38 of 314 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE420 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · metro vs U.S.
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in other WI metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $81,720 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $77,190 |
| Madison, WI | $76,250 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $75,480 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $63,910 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $57,570 |
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Correctional Officers and Jailers. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
Your salary stays in your browser.
RELATED JOBS IN GREEN BAY
Questions
What is the average Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Green Bay?
The BLS median is $76,250 a year (May 2025). Half of the 420 jobs pay between $60,260 and $82,830. The 10th percentile is $60,200 and the 90th is $91,000.
Is Green Bay a high-paying metro for Correctional Officers and Jailers?
That is 29% above the U.S. median of $58,940 and 4% above the WI statewide median of $73,470. It ranks #38 of 314 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make an hour in Green Bay?
About $36.66 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $76,250 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $28.97–$39.82 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.