Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $45,640 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.94
10th percentile $38,930
90th percentile $56,820
Employed locally 370
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,930
    25th
    $45,640
    50th (median)
    $45,640
    75th
    $47,880
    90th
    $56,820

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $97,490
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $94,740
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $93,690
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $92,190

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,900
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,130
    Firefighters $40,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $67,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $76,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Fayetteville, AR is $21.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 21.3% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $38,930 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,640.