Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $55,940 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.90
10th percentile $43,170
90th percentile $66,720
Employed locally 460
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,170
    25th
    $45,200
    50th (median)
    $55,940
    75th
    $55,940
    90th
    $66,720

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 89% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 11% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,540
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Grand Junction, CO $73,150
    Anchorage, AK $68,850
    Lincoln, NE $64,270
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,170

    Related occupations in Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $33,600
    Firefighters $47,150
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $99,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,520
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $63,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Greensboro, NC is $26.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Greensboro, NC is 3.5% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $43,170 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,200.