Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $41,470 -28.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.94
10th percentile $25,360
90th percentile $72,830
Employed locally 330
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,360
    25th
    $26,360
    50th (median)
    $41,470
    75th
    $54,280
    90th
    $72,830

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $42,640
    Security Guards $30,580
    Firefighters $42,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $57,770
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $37,410
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $54,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Southwest Alabama is $19.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Southwest Alabama is 28.5% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $25,360 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,360.