Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $45,710 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.98
10th percentile $36,450
90th percentile $57,740
Employed locally 670
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,450
    25th
    $37,480
    50th (median)
    $45,710
    75th
    $45,710
    90th
    $57,740

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 67% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 33% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $76,400
    Roanoke, VA $49,920
    Lawton, OK $49,340
    Oklahoma City, OK $48,800
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $46,920
    Oklahoma $45,970

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,070
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,580
    Firefighters $47,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $96,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $76,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $55,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Tulsa, OK is $21.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Tulsa, OK is 21.1% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $36,450 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,480.