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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Wisconsin
- Oshkosh$81,300
- Madison$76,320
- Eau Claire$74,020
- Green Bay$73,810
- Milwaukee$69,280
- Appleton$66,860
- La Crosse$59,800
- Janesville$55,890
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | $81,300 | $78,670 | $76,780 | $62,707 | 93 |
| Madison | $76,320 | $76,250 | $70,010 | $59,499 | 97 |
| Eau Claire | $74,020 | $75,480 | $72,090 | $58,018 | 93 |
| Green Bay | $73,810 | $76,250 | $60,260 | $57,882 | 93 |
| Milwaukee | $69,280 | $63,910 | $63,910 | $54,964 | 97 |
| Appleton | $66,860 | $65,540 | $60,980 | $53,406 | 92 |
| La Crosse | $59,800 | $59,670 | $59,670 | $48,170 | 92 |
| Janesville | $55,890 | $57,280 | $50,950 | $45,221 | 94 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
- 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.
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