Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $45,850 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $45,270
90th percentile $60,710
Employed locally 140
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,270
    25th
    $45,270
    50th (median)
    $45,850
    75th
    $60,710
    90th
    $60,710

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 64% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 36% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Correctional Officers and Jailers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $107,220
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    El Centro, CA $104,090
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cleveland, OH $63,900
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,760
    Toledo, OH $59,070
    Ohio $58,840
    Columbus, OH $58,730
    Lima, OH $56,870

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75,540
    Firefighters$63,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$75,760
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Akron, OH is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.85 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Akron, OH is 20.9% below the national median of $57,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Akron?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $45,270 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,270.