Correctional Officers and Jailers pay range in La Crosse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,120 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,480 or more. The middle half of correctional officers and jailers in La Crosse earn between $59,670 and $59,670.
- $45K10th
- $60K25th
- $60KMedian
- $60K75th
- $65K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,800 | $4,983 | $28.75 |
| Median | $59,670 | $4,972 | $28.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,670 | $4,972 | $28.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,670 | $4,972 | $28.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in La Crosse vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Correctional officers and jailers in La Crosse earn 19% less than the Wisconsin average ($73,690) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($63,630). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $58,940.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse | $59,800 | $59,670 | $45,120 | $65,480 | 80 |
| Wisconsin | $73,690 | $73,470 | $56,540 | $92,140 | 7,360 |
| 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 La Crosse
On the average salary of $59,800, a single filer in La Crosse takes home about $48,170 a year, or $4,014 a month and $1,853 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $48,170 | $4,014 |
| Working in MN | $47,686 | $3,974 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is La Crosse a good place for correctional officers and jailers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the La Crosse area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $59,800 buys what about $65,164 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in La Crosse ($48,260). A typical home costs $335,330, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in other Wisconsin cities
La Crosse ranks 7th of 8 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Oshkosh pays the most ($81,300).
- 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
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 La Crosse: questions
How much do correctional officers and jailers make an hour in La Crosse?
$28.75 an hour on average, and $28.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level correctional officers and jailers salary in La Crosse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,120 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,670, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the correctional officers and jailers take-home pay in La Crosse?
About $48,170 a year ($4,014 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,800.
Do correctional officers and jailers earn more in La Crosse than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less 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 La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN (29100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.40, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.40).
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