Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Northeast Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,150 -34.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.34
10th percentile $27,760
90th percentile $76,340
Employed locally 410
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,760
    25th
    $28,820
    50th (median)
    $38,150
    75th
    $62,880
    90th
    $76,340

    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 Northeast Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$43,290
    Security Guards$30,540
    Firefighters$40,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$61,230
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$53,030
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$23,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in Northeast Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Northeast Alabama is $18.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.73 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Alabama above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Northeast Alabama is 34.2% 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 Northeast Alabama?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $27,760 per year in Northeast Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,820.