Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Georgia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 17 metro areas • Georgia
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Georgia earn a median salary of $45,673 per year on average across 17 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.2% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 9,550 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Georgia, with salaries ranging from $38,440 to $54,080 depending on location.
$45,673
Avg median salary in Georgia
$54,080
Highest paying metro
$38,440
Lowest paying metro
9,550
Employed in Georgia
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Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Georgia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GA | $54,080 | $41,640 | $54,080 | 280 |
| Brunswick, GA | $49,040 | $39,330 | $49,040 | 140 |
| Atlanta, GA | $48,450 | $44,040 | $54,130 | 2,800 |
| Augusta, GA-SC | $48,450 | $43,800 | $48,690 | 670 |
| Gainesville, GA | $48,190 | $48,190 | $57,370 | 190 |
| Dalton, GA | $48,000 | $48,000 | $48,000 | 90 |
| Hinesville, GA | $47,800 | $47,800 | $53,930 | 100 |
| Savannah, GA | $46,310 | $41,720 | $67,780 | 270 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $45,620 | $40,210 | $47,400 | 190 |
| Macon, GA | $44,040 | $40,680 | $48,450 | 400 |
| East Georgia | $44,040 | $39,560 | $45,880 | 960 |
| Valdosta, GA | $44,040 | $36,710 | $46,030 | 180 |
| Middle Georgia | $43,930 | $40,040 | $46,020 | 1,020 |
| North Georgia | $43,740 | $37,960 | $48,440 | 630 |
| South Georgia | $43,720 | $36,030 | $46,630 | 1,410 |
| Athens, GA | $38,550 | $34,480 | $45,910 | 70 |
| Rome, GA | $38,440 | $38,440 | $43,560 | 150 |