Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Northwest Alabama

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

Median annual salary $34,640 -40.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.65
10th percentile $25,260
90th percentile $69,320
Employed locally 210
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,260
    25th
    $28,500
    50th (median)
    $34,640
    75th
    $59,850
    90th
    $69,320

    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 Northwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $42,640
    Security Guards $28,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $62,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $46,890
    Firefighters $32,630
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $56,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Northwest Alabama is $16.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Northwest Alabama is 40.2% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $25,260 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,500.