SOC 33-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Correctional Officers and Jailers — Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI · 4 metro areas compared
In Grand Rapids, MI the median wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers is $68,520 a year, which is 16.3% higher than the national figure of $58,940.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Grand Rapids, MI the median wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers is $68,520 a year, which is 16.3% higher than the national figure of $58,940. Half of workers earn between $61,210 and $68,520. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $53,390 and the ninetieth at $79,340.
The area has 1,210 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.0 of every thousand jobs. Ann Arbor leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $68,520. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 179th of 572 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,390 | −9.4% |
| 25th | $61,210 | +3.9% |
| Median (50th) | $68,520 | +16.3% |
| 75th | $68,520 | +16.3% |
| 90th | $79,340 | +34.6% |
| Mean | $66,420 | +12.7% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $68,520 | 370 | |
| 2 | Detroit | $67,920 | 2,200 | |
| 3 | Traverse City | $60,760 | 80 | |
| 4 | Lansing | $58,940 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Grand Rapids run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $68,520 goes as far as $71,227 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$68,520as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$71,227US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $68,520 a year, 16.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,390 to $79,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,210 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $68,520.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median annual wage is $68,520, or $32.94 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,940, so pay in Grand Rapids, MI is 16.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI earns more than $79,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,390 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Ann Arbor, at $68,520 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,210 jobs in this occupation in Grand Rapids, MI. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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