Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Owensboro, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Owensboro, KY

Median annual salary $38,300 -33.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.42
10th percentile $38,300
90th percentile $45,700
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,300
    25th
    $38,300
    50th (median)
    $38,300
    75th
    $45,700
    90th
    $45,700

    Owensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 58% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 42% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $52,940
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $52,120
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $48,860
    Rocky Mount, NC $48,810
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $47,440
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,220

    Related occupations in Owensboro, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $31,800
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $71,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $43,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Owensboro, KY is $18.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Owensboro, KY is 33.9% 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 Owensboro?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $38,300 per year in Owensboro, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,300.