Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Huntsville, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Huntsville, AL

Median annual salary $48,830 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.47
10th percentile $38,620
90th percentile $72,830
Employed locally 400
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,620
    25th
    $40,900
    50th (median)
    $48,830
    75th
    $64,790
    90th
    $72,830

    Huntsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,529 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $97,490
    California $95,840
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,280

    Related occupations in Huntsville, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,990
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $63,850
    Firefighters $47,490
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $38,030
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $90,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $73,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Huntsville, AL is $23.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Huntsville, AL is 15.8% 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 Huntsville?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $38,620 per year in Huntsville, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,900.