Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • South Carolina
Correctional Officers and Jailers in South Carolina earn a median salary of $48,029 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.1% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 4,360 correctional officers and jailers are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $42,670 to $52,390 depending on location.
$48,029
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$52,390
Highest paying metro
$42,670
Lowest paying metro
4,360
Employed in South Carolina
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Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $52,390 | $45,960 | $55,850 | 110 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $51,870 | $51,870 | $51,870 | 200 |
| Charleston, SC | $49,900 | $47,960 | $60,470 | 470 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $49,900 | $42,670 | $73,350 | 670 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $48,470 | $42,670 | $50,420 | 280 |
| Southern South Carolina | $47,490 | $42,670 | $58,670 | 240 |
| Greenville, SC | $46,720 | $45,990 | $51,440 | 400 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $45,550 | $41,590 | $49,900 | 260 |
| Columbia, SC | $45,330 | $42,670 | $54,490 | 1,380 |
| Florence, SC | $42,670 | $41,640 | $51,150 | 350 |