Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Ohio

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Ohio

Correctional Officers and Jailers in Ohio earn a median salary of $55,213 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.8% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 10,580 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $45,850 to $63,900 depending on location.

$55,213 Avg median salary in Ohio
$63,900 Highest paying metro
$45,850 Lowest paying metro
10,580 Employed in Ohio

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      Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Ohio

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Cleveland, OH $63,900 $48,860 $64,560 2,200
      Southern Ohio $59,760 $48,860 $64,360 1,330
      Toledo, OH $59,070 $47,130 $62,850 470
      Columbus, OH $58,730 $47,130 $64,130 2,430
      Lima, OH $56,870 $46,610 $64,810 350
      Dayton, OH $54,990 $47,130 $60,300 390
      Canton, OH $53,570 $47,130 $62,070 180
      Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $52,940 $47,020 $62,150 1,490
      Eastern Ohio $52,940 $47,470 $64,360 500
      North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $52,940 $46,490 $64,790 720
      West Northwestern Ohio $51,000 $47,030 $51,000 380
      Akron, OH $45,850 $45,270 $60,710 140

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