Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Jackson, TN

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

Median annual salary $46,310 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.27
10th percentile $36,890
90th percentile $69,460
Employed locally 250
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,890
    25th
    $42,690
    50th (median)
    $46,310
    75th
    $55,620
    90th
    $69,460

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 79% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 21% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $51,010
    Knoxville, TN $49,560
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $49,140
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $48,440
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,220

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,250
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $67,400
    Firefighters $37,460
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $74,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $51,830

    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, TN is $22.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.43 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, TN is 20.1% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $36,890 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,690.