Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $43,270 -25.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.80
10th percentile $37,920
90th percentile $52,800
Employed locally 560
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,920
    25th
    $42,810
    50th (median)
    $43,270
    75th
    $47,260
    90th
    $52,800

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 63% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 37% 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
    Topeka, KS $50,920
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $50,670
    Kansas City, MO-KS $49,350
    Jackson, TN $46,310

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,690
    Firefighters $39,770
    School Bus Monitors $28,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $63,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Wichita, KS is $20.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Wichita, KS is 25.4% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $37,920 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,810.