Correctional Officers and Jailers pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,270 or more. The middle half of correctional officers and jailers in Duluth earn between $59,630 and $75,320.
- $52K10th
- $60K25th
- $61KMedian
- $75K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,960 | $5,497 | $31.71 |
| Median | $61,390 | $5,116 | $29.51 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,630 | $4,969 | $28.67 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,320 | $6,277 | $36.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Correctional officers and jailers in Duluth earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($67,870) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $58,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $65,960 | $61,390 | $51,580 | $81,270 | 450 |
| Minnesota | $67,870 | $66,040 | $54,060 | $82,380 | 5,350 |
| United States | $63,630 | $58,940 | $42,760 | $93,220 | 380,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $65,960, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $52,217 a year, or $4,351 a month and $2,008 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $52,772 | $4,398 |
| Working in MN | $52,217 | $4,351 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for correctional officers and jailers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $65,960 buys what about $74,306 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 3rd of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($71,280).
- Minneapolis$71,280
- Rochester$67,510
- Duluth$65,960
- St. Cloud$64,540
- Mankato$57,860
Highest-paying cities for correctional officers and jailers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($126,290).
- San Jose, CA$126,290
- San Luis Obispo, CA$102,510
- Salinas, CA$99,160
- San Francisco, CA$97,620
- Bakersfield, CA$96,930
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Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Duluth: questions
How much do correctional officers and jailers make an hour in Duluth?
$31.71 an hour on average, and $29.52 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level correctional officers and jailers salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the correctional officers and jailers take-home pay in Duluth?
About $52,217 a year ($4,351 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,960. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do correctional officers and jailers earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($63,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3012; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.48, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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