Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in North Central Tennessee

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,290 -37.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.45
10th percentile $30,800
90th percentile $59,870
Employed locally 130
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,800
    25th
    $30,870
    50th (median)
    $36,290
    75th
    $44,130
    90th
    $59,870

    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

    Related occupations in North Central Tennessee

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$45,950
    Security Guards$37,500
    Firefighters$38,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$57,090
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$61,970
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in North Central Tennessee?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in North Central Tennessee is $17.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.66 or more per hour.

    Is North Central Tennessee above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in North Central Tennessee is 37.4% 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 North Central Tennessee?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $30,800 per year in North Central Tennessee. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,870.