Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Tennessee
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Tennessee earn a median salary of $47,142 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.7% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 7,980 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $32,910 to $54,410 depending on location.
$47,142
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$54,410
Highest paying metro
$32,910
Lowest paying metro
7,980
Employed in Tennessee
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Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $54,410 | $48,310 | $65,190 | 1,390 |
| East Tennessee | $52,040 | $44,520 | $55,140 | 900 |
| West Tennessee | $51,970 | $44,520 | $56,510 | 1,030 |
| South Central Tennessee | $51,490 | $37,000 | $51,490 | 420 |
| Nashville, TN | $51,010 | $46,150 | $53,450 | 1,960 |
| Knoxville, TN | $49,560 | $47,200 | $55,100 | 660 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $49,140 | $44,520 | $53,120 | 450 |
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $48,440 | $48,420 | $50,010 | 430 |
| Jackson, TN | $46,310 | $42,690 | $55,620 | 250 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $46,220 | $38,290 | $48,560 | 210 |
| Morristown, TN | $43,060 | $38,330 | $43,060 | 100 |
| North Central Tennessee | $36,290 | $30,870 | $44,130 | 130 |
| Johnson City, TN | $32,910 | $32,910 | $47,820 | 50 |