Correctional Officers and Jailers, Detroit
$67,920
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI. Middle half of wages roughly $52,160 to $72,860.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +15.2%
- US median
- $58,940
- Metro RPP
- 100.3
- Middle half
- $52,160 to $72,860
- OEWS employment
- 2,200
- SOC
- 33-3012
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Detroit pay a median $67,920 (May 2025), 15.2% above the US median of $58,940. At local prices (RPP 100.3), that median buys about what $67,717 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$67,920 in Detroit buys about what $67,717 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 100.3, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 94.7 vs all-items 100.3 (US = 100, 2024).
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Correctional Officers and Jailers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $67,920 | $52,160 to $72,860 | 100.3 |
| Las Vegas | $81,680 | $75,130 to $101,750 | 100.2 |
| San Francisco | $99,880 | $90,830 to $111,990 | 115.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Detroit?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI is $67,920.
- How does Detroit pay compare to the US median for Correctional Officers and Jailers?
- Local median pay is 15.2% above the national OEWS median of $58,940.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Detroit is 100.3 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $67,920 has about the same purchasing power as $67,717 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.