Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Alabama

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Alabama

Correctional Officers and Jailers in Alabama earn a median salary of $43,575 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -24.8% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 4,690 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Alabama, with salaries ranging from $34,640 to $54,280 depending on location.

$43,575 Avg median salary in Alabama
$54,280 Highest paying metro
$34,640 Lowest paying metro
4,690 Employed in Alabama

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      Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Alabama

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Montgomery, AL $54,280 $40,200 $64,430 890
      Birmingham, AL $54,050 $41,470 $67,650 830
      Huntsville, AL $48,830 $40,900 $64,790 400
      Tuscaloosa, AL $46,680 $44,330 $58,450 290
      Auburn, AL $45,700 $34,020 $45,700 80
      Daphne, AL $44,570 $43,050 $53,790 220
      Anniston, AL $43,990 $34,420 $53,670 50
      Dothan, AL $43,980 $28,740 $54,210 110
      Southwest Alabama $41,470 $26,360 $54,280 330
      Southeast Alabama $41,140 $29,670 $62,880 300
      Mobile, AL $40,980 $40,980 $53,500 340
      Decatur, AL $38,830 $38,830 $48,670 160
      Northeast Alabama $38,150 $28,820 $62,880 410
      Florence, AL $36,330 $33,900 $36,330 70
      Northwest Alabama $34,640 $28,500 $59,850 210

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