Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $42,770 -26.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.56
10th percentile $29,820
90th percentile $85,950
Employed locally 1,150
National median $57,970

Compare Correctional Officers and Jailers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Jackson, MS stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Correctional Officers and Jailers
in
Jackson, MS
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,820
    25th
    $35,400
    50th (median)
    $42,770
    75th
    $61,530
    90th
    $85,950

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 71% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 29% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $54,410
    Hattiesburg, MS $38,780
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $35,760

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$28,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$46,520
    Firefighters$31,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$37,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$59,990
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$61,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Jackson, MS is $20.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Jackson, MS is 26.2% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $29,820 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,400.