Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Montana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Montana
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Montana earn a median salary of $54,822 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.4% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 1,180 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Montana, with salaries ranging from $47,910 to $78,850 depending on location.
$54,822
Avg median salary in Montana
$78,850
Highest paying metro
$47,910
Lowest paying metro
1,180
Employed in Montana
Compare Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries & buying power
Pick two cities to see how salary and purchasing power differ.
Correctional Officers and Jailers
in
Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Montana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | $78,850 | $62,040 | $78,850 | 120 |
| West Montana | $52,060 | $47,440 | $53,300 | 120 |
| Helena, MT | $51,760 | $51,760 | $51,760 | 50 |
| Billings, MT | $49,700 | $49,700 | $56,990 | 210 |
| East-Central Montana | $48,650 | $47,520 | $57,320 | 390 |
| Southwest Montana | $47,910 | $47,910 | $59,010 | 290 |