Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Hinesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hinesville, GA

Median annual salary $47,800 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.98
10th percentile $38,770
90th percentile $61,720
Employed locally 100
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,770
    25th
    $47,800
    50th (median)
    $47,800
    75th
    $53,930
    90th
    $61,720

    Hinesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,329 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 79% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 21% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $76,800
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,330
    Michigan $65,250
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $61,230
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $60,960
    Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $55,270

    Related occupations in Hinesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $52,120
    Firefighters $49,280
    Security Guards $47,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $72,500
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $56,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $67,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Hinesville, GA is $22.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Hinesville, GA is 17.5% 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 Hinesville?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $38,770 per year in Hinesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,800.