Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Missouri earn a median salary of $42,278 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -27.1% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 7,410 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $33,700 to $54,190 depending on location.
$42,278
Avg median salary in Missouri
$54,190
Highest paying metro
$33,700
Lowest paying metro
7,410
Employed in Missouri
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Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $54,190 | $44,260 | $69,780 | 1,650 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $49,350 | $42,370 | $59,540 | 1,300 |
| Springfield, MO | $47,490 | $46,890 | $55,280 | 690 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $42,700 | $39,090 | $45,950 | 60 |
| Columbia, MO | $41,310 | $41,310 | $41,350 | 160 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $41,310 | $41,310 | $41,310 | 620 |
| North Missouri | $41,310 | $41,310 | $41,310 | 930 |
| Southeast Missouri | $41,310 | $41,310 | $41,310 | 1,330 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $41,310 | $37,230 | $41,310 | 270 |
| Central Missouri | $38,200 | $35,520 | $41,100 | 230 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $35,150 | $34,810 | $38,110 | 100 |
| Southwest Missouri | $33,700 | $30,990 | $38,040 | 70 |