Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $50,920 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.48
10th percentile $41,420
90th percentile $63,360
Employed locally 550
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,420
    25th
    $42,810
    50th (median)
    $50,920
    75th
    $58,990
    90th
    $63,360

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 75% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 25% 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
    Jacksonville, FL $60,170
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $51,500
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $50,670
    Kansas City, MO-KS $49,350
    Jackson, TN $46,310
    Clarksville, TN-KY $46,220

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57,990
    Security Guards$36,560
    Firefighters$45,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$93,640
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$54,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$92,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Topeka, KS is $24.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Topeka, KS is 12.2% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $41,420 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,810.