How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Akron?
$45,310a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Akron, OH metro area. That is $21.78 an hour or $3,776 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.78
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 240 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,740Median: $45,310Highest 10%: $60,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,740 | $21.51 | |
| 25th | $44,740 | $21.51 | |
| Median | $45,310 | $21.78 | |
| 75th | $60,000 | $28.85 | |
| 90th | $60,000 | $28.85 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Cleveland, OH | $59,370 |
| Lima, OH | $59,240 |
| Wheeling, WV | $59,240 |
| Toledo, OH | $58,480 |
| Columbus, OH | $58,040 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,460 |
| Dayton, OH | $53,270 |
| Canton, OH | $51,290 |
| Huntington, WV | $50,390 |
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Salaries for every job in Akron, OHFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Akron?
The median hourly pay in the Akron, OH metro area is $21.78 ($45,310 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Akron than the national average?
No: $45,310 against $58,940 nationally, 23% less.
How does Akron compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $59,370, so Akron pays 24% less.
Where does Akron rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
240 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Akron?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.