Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Louisiana
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Louisiana earn a median salary of $43,927 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -24.2% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 7,210 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $29,000 to $81,430 depending on location.
$43,927
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$81,430
Highest paying metro
$29,000
Lowest paying metro
7,210
Employed in Louisiana
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Correctional Officers and Jailers
inCorrectional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LA | $81,430 | $48,800 | $88,210 | 400 |
| New Orleans, LA | $50,970 | $40,340 | $52,940 | 560 |
| Lafayette, LA | $47,710 | $39,410 | $48,450 | 390 |
| Shreveport, LA | $44,600 | $38,220 | $50,420 | 260 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $43,070 | $36,390 | $46,190 | 2,240 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $41,810 | $37,540 | $42,810 | 680 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $39,250 | $30,700 | $48,610 | 110 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $39,090 | $36,290 | $43,090 | 370 |
| Houma, LA | $38,760 | $37,890 | $44,150 | 270 |
| Central Louisiana | $36,940 | $36,390 | $43,070 | 1,460 |
| Monroe, LA | $34,490 | $29,900 | $49,330 | 350 |
| Hammond, LA | $29,000 | $29,000 | $32,660 | 120 |