Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Minnesota
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Minnesota earn a median of $66,040 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $66,040
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,350
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,060; the top 10% earn over $82,380. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
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Similar jobs in Minnesota
- Bailiffs$49,890 median in Minnesota
- Security Guards$43,380 median in Minnesota
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$83,360 median in Minnesota
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$96,720 median in Minnesota
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$58,540 median in Minnesota
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$38,330 median in Minnesota (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Minnesota
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Minnesota?
The median is $66,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $54,060 and the top 10% earn over $82,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 49 (+12% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.