Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Nebraska
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Nebraska earn a median salary of $57,370 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -1% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 3,280 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $41,750 to $64,270 depending on location.
$57,370
Avg median salary in Nebraska
$64,270
Highest paying metro
$41,750
Lowest paying metro
3,280
Employed in Nebraska
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Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $64,270 | $62,130 | $70,760 | 1,000 |
| Grand Island, NE | $63,210 | $50,850 | $69,360 | 80 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $62,680 | $60,870 | $70,700 | 1,200 |
| South Nebraska | $59,990 | $52,590 | $69,410 | 700 |
| Northeast Nebraska | $52,320 | $44,870 | $62,460 | 160 |
| Northwest Nebraska | $41,750 | $40,760 | $47,310 | 140 |