Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $48,240 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.19
10th percentile $40,080
90th percentile $56,960
Employed locally 320
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,080
    25th
    $44,620
    50th (median)
    $48,240
    75th
    $49,080
    90th
    $56,960

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 65% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 35% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,540
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Grand Junction, CO $73,150
    Anchorage, AK $68,850
    Lincoln, NE $64,270
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,170

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,600
    Security Guards $38,480
    Firefighters $37,400
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $64,550
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,740
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $62,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Wilmington, NC is $23.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Wilmington, NC is 16.8% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $40,080 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,620.