Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Brunswick, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brunswick-St. Simons, GA

Median annual salary $49,040 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.58
10th percentile $31,830
90th percentile $49,040
Employed locally 140
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,830
    25th
    $39,330
    50th (median)
    $49,040
    75th
    $49,040
    90th
    $49,040

    Brunswick economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,819 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 76% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 24% 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 Brunswick, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,550
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,880
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $155,110
    Firefighters $46,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $94,940
    School Bus Monitors $27,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Brunswick, GA is $23.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.84 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Brunswick, GA is 15.4% 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 Brunswick?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $31,830 per year in Brunswick, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,330.