Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $46,680 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.44
10th percentile $33,740
90th percentile $74,340
Employed locally 290
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,740
    25th
    $44,330
    50th (median)
    $46,680
    75th
    $58,450
    90th
    $74,340

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 78% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 22% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $97,490
    California $95,840
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,280

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,780
    Security Guards $36,960
    Firefighters $66,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $87,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $77,000
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $64,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $22.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 19.5% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $33,740 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,330.