Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kansas
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Kansas earn a median salary of $42,451 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -26.8% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 10,960 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $34,620 to $50,920 depending on location.
$42,451
Avg median salary in Kansas
$50,920
Highest paying metro
$34,620
Lowest paying metro
10,960
Employed in Kansas
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Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $50,920 | $42,810 | $58,990 | 550 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $49,350 | $42,370 | $59,540 | 1,300 |
| East Arkansas | $46,050 | $35,390 | $73,650 | 510 |
| Wichita, KS | $43,270 | $42,810 | $47,260 | 560 |
| Kansas | $41,870 | $36,740 | $47,760 | 1,600 |
| Arkansas | $40,330 | $36,010 | $45,730 | 4,250 |
| North Arkansas | $40,330 | $36,050 | $40,330 | 1,000 |
| South Arkansas | $40,330 | $34,680 | $41,290 | 800 |
| Manhattan, KS | $37,440 | $36,130 | $37,440 | 100 |
| West Arkansas | $34,620 | $32,720 | $36,470 | 290 |