Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $65,290 +12.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.39
10th percentile $43,350
90th percentile $96,170
Employed locally 2,090
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,350
    25th
    $49,680
    50th (median)
    $65,290
    75th
    $76,070
    90th
    $96,170

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 92% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 8% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $60,170
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $59,980

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$36,000
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,970
    Firefighters$60,360
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$91,400
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$110,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Tampa, FL is $31.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Tampa, FL is 12.6% above 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $43,350 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,680.