Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $53,140 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.55
10th percentile $45,860
90th percentile $66,000
Employed locally 270
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,860
    25th
    $47,240
    50th (median)
    $53,140
    75th
    $66,000
    90th
    $66,000

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 72% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 28% 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
    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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $94,740
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,280
    Alexandria, LA $81,430

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,090
    Security Guards $39,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $110,000
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $68,000
    Firefighters $58,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Iowa City, IA is $25.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Iowa City, IA is 8.3% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $45,860 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,240.