Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $47,490 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.83
10th percentile $41,310
90th percentile $74,190
Employed locally 690
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,310
    25th
    $46,890
    50th (median)
    $47,490
    75th
    $55,280
    90th
    $74,190

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 77% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 23% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,540
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $97,490
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $68,650
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $64,460
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $62,380

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,600
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,290
    Firefighters $44,000
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $94,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Springfield, MO is $22.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Springfield, MO is 18.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $41,310 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,890.