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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Billings?

$49,110a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Billings, MT metro area. That is $23.61 an hour or $4,093 a month.

Hourly
$23.61
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
198 of 281
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,460Median: $49,110Highest 10%: $60,030
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$44,460$21.38
25th$49,110$23.61
Median$49,110$23.61
75th$57,770$27.77
90th$60,030$28.86

Other cities in Montana

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Missoula, MT$79,720
Helena, MT$52,140
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Montana Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Billings

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$95,530
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$84,190
Detective and Criminal Investigator$72,880
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$72,070
Firefighter$68,100
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Security Guard$38,040
Protective Service Worker$30,830
Salaries for every job in Billings, MT

Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Billings?

The median hourly pay in the Billings, MT metro area is $23.61 ($49,110 a year).

Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Billings than the national average?

No: $49,110 against $58,940 nationally, 17% less.

How does Billings compare with the rest of Montana?

The median in Montana is $49,180, so Billings pays 0% more.

Where does Billings rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

198 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Billings?

The lowest-paid 10% make $44,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,030 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.