Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $38,780 -33.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.64
10th percentile $22,950
90th percentile $48,890
Employed locally 130
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,950
    25th
    $33,870
    50th (median)
    $38,780
    75th
    $38,780
    90th
    $48,890

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 66% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 34% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $35,760

    Related occupations in Hattiesburg, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $42,690
    Security Guards $30,060
    Firefighters $32,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $61,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $41,180
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $15,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Hattiesburg, MS is $18.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 33.1% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $22,950 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,870.