Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Arkansas
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Arkansas earn a median salary of $41,855 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -27.8% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 3,940 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $34,190 to $46,860 depending on location.
$41,855
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$46,860
Highest paying metro
$34,190
Lowest paying metro
3,940
Employed in Arkansas
Compare Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries & buying power
Pick two cities to see how salary and purchasing power differ.
Correctional Officers and Jailers
in
Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, AR | $46,860 | $40,230 | $49,940 | 680 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $46,820 | $45,730 | $46,820 | 160 |
| East Arkansas | $46,050 | $35,390 | $73,650 | 510 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $45,640 | $45,640 | $47,880 | 370 |
| North Arkansas | $40,330 | $36,050 | $40,330 | 1,000 |
| South Arkansas | $40,330 | $34,680 | $41,290 | 800 |
| West Arkansas | $34,620 | $32,720 | $36,470 | 290 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $34,190 | $34,190 | $38,660 | 130 |