Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $38,760 -33.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.64
10th percentile $30,730
90th percentile $50,580
Employed locally 270
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,730
    25th
    $37,890
    50th (median)
    $38,760
    75th
    $44,150
    90th
    $50,580

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 60% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 40% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,540
    Vineland, NJ $99,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Eau Claire, WI $85,280

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $44,150
    Security Guards $28,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $55,380
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $48,340
    Firefighters $33,190
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Houma, LA is $18.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Houma, LA 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $30,730 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,890.