Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $32,910 -43.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.82
10th percentile $32,010
90th percentile $47,820
Employed locally 50
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,010
    25th
    $32,910
    50th (median)
    $32,910
    75th
    $47,820
    90th
    $47,820

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 59% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 41% 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
    Jackson, TN $46,310

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$28,460
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$49,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$48,200
    Firefighters$41,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$67,110
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$74,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Johnson City, TN is $15.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Johnson City, TN is 43.2% 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $32,010 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,910.