Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Decatur, AL

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

Median annual salary $38,830 -33% vs national
Median hourly $18.67
10th percentile $35,760
90th percentile $66,020
Employed locally 160
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,760
    25th
    $38,830
    50th (median)
    $38,830
    75th
    $48,670
    90th
    $66,020

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 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 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 Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,720
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $56,590
    Firefighters $38,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Decatur, AL is $18.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Decatur, AL is 33% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $35,760 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,830.