Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $50,920 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.48
10th percentile $46,290
90th percentile $59,690
Employed locally 270
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,290
    25th
    $48,490
    50th (median)
    $50,920
    75th
    $59,690
    90th
    $59,690

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 61% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 39% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,540
    Vineland, NJ $99,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Alexandria, LA $81,430
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $77,850

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,490
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,500
    Firefighters $46,920
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $52,520
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $61,920
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Bismarck, ND is $24.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Bismarck, ND is 12.2% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $46,290 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,490.