Correctional Officer Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median correctional officer in the Detroit area earns $67,920 a year ($32.65 an hour), 15% above the U.S. median ($58,940) and 6% above the Michigan median ($64,020). Half of the 2,200 correctional officers there earn between $52,160 and $72,860.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,360 | $47,360 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $52,160 | $54,630 | $48,640 |
| Median | $67,920 | $64,020 | $58,940 |
| 75th percentile | $72,860 | $68,520 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $77,990 | $77,990 | $93,220 |
| Average | $64,630 | $63,120 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 2,200 | 8,220 | 380,500 |
Detroit, MI ranks 16th for correctional officer pay among the 47 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($132,670).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $68,520
- San Jose, CA: $132,670
- San Francisco, CA: $99,880
- Riverside, CA: $94,730
- New York, NY: $93,220
- Sacramento, CA: $89,730
- Boston, MA: $89,060
- Portland, OR: $84,640
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.