Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $60,170 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.93
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $77,560
Employed locally 1,030
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $54,030
    50th (median)
    $60,170
    75th
    $71,470
    90th
    $77,560

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 78% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 22% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $77,850
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $71,650
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $68,100
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $66,240
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $65,290
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $59,980

    Related occupations in Jacksonville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,090
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,020
    Firefighters $52,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $96,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $109,280
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $32,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Jacksonville, FL is $28.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Jacksonville, FL is 3.8% above 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,030.