Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $48,800 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.46
10th percentile $35,740
90th percentile $74,190
Employed locally 900
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,740
    25th
    $42,670
    50th (median)
    $48,800
    75th
    $61,530
    90th
    $74,190

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 69% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 31% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $76,400
    Roanoke, VA $49,920
    Lawton, OK $49,340
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $46,920
    Oklahoma $45,970
    Tulsa, OK $45,710

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,720
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,330
    Firefighters $59,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $105,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $99,100
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $80,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Oklahoma City, OK is $23.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.31 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 15.8% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $35,740 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,670.