Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $46,860 -19.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.53
10th percentile $36,140
90th percentile $49,940
Employed locally 680
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,140
    25th
    $40,230
    50th (median)
    $46,860
    75th
    $49,940
    90th
    $49,940

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 72% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 28% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $97,490
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $94,740
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $93,690
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $92,190

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,130
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$52,160
    Firefighters$48,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$75,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Little Rock, AR is $22.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Little Rock, AR is 19.2% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $36,140 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,230.