Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Panama City, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL

Median annual salary $45,760 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $43,820
90th percentile $52,110
Employed locally 400
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,820
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $52,110
    90th
    $52,110

    Panama City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,834 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 67% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 33% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $77,850
    Wildwood-The Villages, FL $71,650
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $68,100
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $66,240
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $65,290
    Jacksonville, FL $60,170

    Related occupations in Panama City, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$58,670
    Security Guards$35,220
    Firefighters$42,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$87,920
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$52,830
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$65,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Panama City, FL is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Panama City, FL is 21.1% 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 Panama City?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $43,820 per year in Panama City, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.