Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Michigan
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Michigan earn a median of $64,020 a year, +9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,020
- vs. U.S. median
- +9% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 8,220
Pay range in Michigan
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,360; the top 10% earn over $77,990. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
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Similar jobs in Michigan
- Bailiffs$53,810 median in Michigan
- Security Guards$37,080 median in Michigan
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$73,730 median in Michigan
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$78,150 median in Michigan
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$54,500 median in Michigan
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$49,730 median in Michigan (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Michigan
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Michigan?
The median is $64,020 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,360 and the top 10% earn over $77,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Michigan a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 49 (+9% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.