Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Dothan, AL

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

Median annual salary $43,980 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.14
10th percentile $22,690
90th percentile $60,010
Employed locally 110
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,690
    25th
    $28,740
    50th (median)
    $43,980
    75th
    $54,210
    90th
    $60,010

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 77% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 23% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,360
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $56,420
    Firefighters $40,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $56,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $64,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Dothan, AL is $21.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Dothan, AL is 24.1% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $22,690 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,740.