Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $48,450 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $41,640
90th percentile $60,990
Employed locally 2,800
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,640
    25th
    $44,040
    50th (median)
    $48,450
    75th
    $54,130
    90th
    $60,990

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 56% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 44% 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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $76,800
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,330
    Michigan $65,250
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $61,230
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $60,960
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $55,270

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$36,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,990
    Firefighters$47,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$80,960
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$65,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$75,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Atlanta, GA is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Atlanta, GA is 16.4% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $41,640 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,040.