Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $58,730 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.23
10th percentile $45,800
90th percentile $64,810
Employed locally 2,430
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,800
    25th
    $47,130
    50th (median)
    $58,730
    75th
    $64,130
    90th
    $64,810

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 74% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 26% 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
    Cleveland, OH $63,900
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,760
    Toledo, OH $59,070
    Ohio $58,840
    Lima, OH $56,870
    Johnstown, PA $56,240

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $99,960
    Firefighters $71,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $110,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,810
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Columbus, OH is $28.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Columbus, OH is 1.3% above 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $45,800 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,130.