How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Arkansas?
$40,330a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Arkansas. That is $19.39 an hour or $3,361 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.39
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $40,330Highest 10%: $49,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $36,330 | $17.47 | |
| Median | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 75th | $45,100 | $21.68 | |
| 90th | $49,360 | $23.73 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $53,210 |
| Texarkana, TX | $51,310 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $46,710 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $43,370 |
| Little Rock, AR | $41,960 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $33,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 44. Oklahoma | $45,690 |
| 45. Missouri | $42,620 |
| 46. Kentucky | $42,310 |
| 47. Arkansas | $40,330 |
| 48. Louisiana | $39,850 |
| 49. Mississippi | $38,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $19.39 ($40,330 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $40,330 against $58,940 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Arkansas ranks 47 of 49 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $53,210 a year.
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.