Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Iowa earn a median salary of $53,999 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.9% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 3,430 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $48,780 to $68,650 depending on location.
$53,999
Avg median salary in Iowa
$68,650
Highest paying metro
$48,780
Lowest paying metro
3,430
Employed in Iowa
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Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IA-IL | $68,650 | $52,750 | $83,990 | 350 |
| Ames, IA | $58,410 | $54,770 | $68,890 | 40 |
| Dubuque, IA | $57,680 | $54,640 | $63,180 | 40 |
| Des Moines, IA | $56,590 | $48,650 | $65,830 | 640 |
| Iowa City, IA | $53,140 | $47,240 | $66,000 | 270 |
| Waterloo, IA | $51,560 | $37,390 | $52,890 | 160 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $51,420 | $49,920 | $63,440 | 230 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $51,270 | $50,090 | $61,310 | 140 |
| Southeast Iowa | $51,150 | $47,240 | $57,860 | 740 |
| Northwest Iowa | $50,130 | $48,530 | $55,830 | 350 |
| Northeast Iowa | $49,210 | $47,530 | $50,430 | 210 |
| Southwest Iowa | $48,780 | $45,860 | $56,990 | 260 |