Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Mississippi earn a median salary of $36,614 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -36.8% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 4,280 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $31,050 to $42,770 depending on location.
$36,614
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$42,770
Highest paying metro
$31,050
Lowest paying metro
4,280
Employed in Mississippi
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Correctional Officers and Jailers
inCorrectional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $42,770 | $35,400 | $61,530 | 1,150 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $38,780 | $33,870 | $38,780 | 130 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $36,710 | $28,490 | $37,790 | 1,090 |
| Gulfport, MS | $35,760 | $29,280 | $41,060 | 230 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $35,620 | $30,590 | $38,940 | 430 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $35,610 | $29,930 | $39,240 | 730 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $31,050 | $29,380 | $36,610 | 520 |