Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $44,600 -23.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.44
10th percentile $36,510
90th percentile $63,060
Employed locally 260
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,510
    25th
    $38,220
    50th (median)
    $44,600
    75th
    $50,420
    90th
    $63,060

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 82% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 18% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,540
    Vineland, NJ $99,480
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Eau Claire, WI $85,280

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$60,840
    Security Guards$30,710
    Firefighters$38,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$77,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$60,460
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$49,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Shreveport, LA is $21.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Shreveport, LA is 23.1% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $36,510 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,220.