Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $54,050 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.99
10th percentile $32,660
90th percentile $72,830
Employed locally 830
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,660
    25th
    $41,470
    50th (median)
    $54,050
    75th
    $67,650
    90th
    $72,830

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 78% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 22% 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 Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$29,990
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$61,050
    Firefighters$49,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$90,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$82,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$49,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Birmingham, AL is $25.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Birmingham, AL is 6.8% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $32,660 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,470.