Correctional Officers and Jailers salary
in Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $49,340–$68,520
- vs U.S. median
- +4%
- Metro rank
- #105 of 314
Correctional Officers and Jailers in the Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $61,210 a year, based on BLS estimates for 360 jobs (May 2025). That is 4% above the U.S. median of $58,940 and 4% below the MI statewide median of $64,020. It ranks #105 of 314 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE360 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in other MI metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $68,520 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $68,520 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $67,920 |
| Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $64,020 |
| Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $61,700 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $61,210 |
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Questions
What is the average Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $61,210 a year (May 2025). Half of the 360 jobs pay between $49,340 and $68,520. The 10th percentile is $46,060 and the 90th is $68,520.
Is Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Correctional Officers and Jailers?
That is 4% above the U.S. median of $58,940 and 4% below the MI statewide median of $64,020. It ranks #105 of 314 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make an hour in Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area?
About $29.43 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $61,210 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.72–$32.94 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.