Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $48,040 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.10
10th percentile $38,930
90th percentile $56,690
Employed locally 750
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,930
    25th
    $40,340
    50th (median)
    $48,040
    75th
    $52,490
    90th
    $56,690

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 80% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 20% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $52,270
    Firefighters $34,790
    Security Guards $32,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $75,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $55,970
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $58,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Hickory, NC is $23.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Hickory, NC is 17.1% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $38,930 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,340.