Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $35,760 -38.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.19
10th percentile $28,130
90th percentile $46,220
Employed locally 230
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,130
    25th
    $29,280
    50th (median)
    $35,760
    75th
    $41,060
    90th
    $46,220

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 58% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 42% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $54,410
    Jackson, MS $42,770
    Hattiesburg, MS $38,780

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,030
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $48,590
    Firefighters $42,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $59,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $47,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Gulfport, MS is $17.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Gulfport, MS is 38.3% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $28,130 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,280.