Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $48,260 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.20
10th percentile $43,580
90th percentile $63,890
Employed locally 510
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,580
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $48,260
    75th
    $50,640
    90th
    $63,890

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 82% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 18% 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 Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,750
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $56,380
    Firefighters $46,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $88,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $76,540
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Gainesville, FL is $23.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Gainesville, FL is 16.8% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $43,580 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.