Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $45,710 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.97
10th percentile $42,890
90th percentile $56,510
Employed locally 1,720
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,890
    25th
    $44,180
    50th (median)
    $45,710
    75th
    $50,800
    90th
    $56,510

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 59% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 41% 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
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    Vineland, NJ $99,480
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $97,490
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $93,690
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $89,440
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $85,400

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $39,030
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,700
    Firefighters $66,290
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,530
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $90,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Indianapolis, IN is $21.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 21.1% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $42,890 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,180.