Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Myrtle Beach, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC

Median annual salary $51,870 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.94
10th percentile $51,030
90th percentile $66,830
Employed locally 200
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,030
    25th
    $51,870
    50th (median)
    $51,870
    75th
    $51,870
    90th
    $66,830

    Myrtle Beach economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,623 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 80% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 20% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,540
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $89,440
    Wisconsin $74,490
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $72,050
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $66,460
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $61,510

    Related occupations in Myrtle Beach, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,110
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,800
    Firefighters $51,410
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $74,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in Myrtle Beach?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Myrtle Beach, SC is $24.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.32 or more per hour.

    Is Myrtle Beach above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Myrtle Beach, SC is 10.5% 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 Myrtle Beach?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $51,030 per year in Myrtle Beach, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,870.