Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $46,760 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.48
10th percentile $43,580
90th percentile $61,930
Employed locally 1,330
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,580
    25th
    $45,760
    50th (median)
    $46,760
    75th
    $48,610
    90th
    $61,930

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 64% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 36% 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 Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,010
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,390
    Firefighters $42,250
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $54,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,650
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $78,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Pensacola, FL is $22.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.11 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Pensacola, FL is 19.3% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $43,580 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,760.