Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $45,700 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $24,270
90th percentile $55,210
Employed locally 80
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,270
    25th
    $34,020
    50th (median)
    $45,700
    75th
    $45,700
    90th
    $55,210

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 77% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 23% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $97,490
    California $95,840
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,280

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,930
    Security Guards $30,260
    Firefighters $43,910
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,120
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $69,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Auburn, AL is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Auburn, AL is 21.2% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $24,270 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,020.