Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in North Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • North Carolina
Correctional Officers and Jailers in North Carolina earn a median salary of $49,467 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.7% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 11,670 correctional officers and jailers are employed across North Carolina, with salaries ranging from $40,360 to $55,940 depending on location.
$49,467
Avg median salary in North Carolina
$55,940
Highest paying metro
$40,360
Lowest paying metro
11,670
Employed in North Carolina
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Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro, NC | $55,940 | $45,200 | $55,940 | 460 |
| Greenville, NC | $53,920 | $53,920 | $65,150 | 140 |
| Charlotte, NC-SC | $53,010 | $46,790 | $63,240 | 1,610 |
| Raleigh, NC | $52,490 | $47,520 | $53,010 | 1,210 |
| Asheville, NC | $50,290 | $46,710 | $56,440 | 290 |
| Durham, NC | $50,020 | $47,440 | $57,970 | 210 |
| Central North Carolina | $49,080 | $43,490 | $53,010 | 2,780 |
| Winston, NC | $49,040 | $42,160 | $51,950 | 410 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $48,810 | $42,900 | $49,080 | 220 |
| Wilmington, NC | $48,240 | $44,620 | $49,080 | 320 |
| Hickory, NC | $48,040 | $40,340 | $52,490 | 750 |
| Eastern North Carolina | $47,730 | $42,780 | $52,490 | 1,980 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $47,520 | $44,390 | $51,300 | 80 |
| Western North Carolina | $47,520 | $40,800 | $51,190 | 1,030 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $40,360 | $39,960 | $48,240 | 180 |