Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $43,350 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.84
10th percentile $41,500
90th percentile $53,120
Employed locally 50
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,500
    25th
    $41,500
    50th (median)
    $43,350
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $53,120

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 59% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 41% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $77,850
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $71,650
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $68,100
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $66,240
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $65,290
    Jacksonville, FL $60,170

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,100
    Firefighters$69,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$98,530
    Transportation Security Screeners$59,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$113,790
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Cape Coral, FL is $20.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Cape Coral, FL is 25.2% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $41,500 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,500.