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

$47,130a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area. That is $22.66 an hour or $3,928 a month.

Hourly
$22.66
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
223 of 281
Jobs in the area
550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,760Median: $47,130Highest 10%: $51,000
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,760$22.00
25th$46,650$22.43
Median$47,130$22.66
75th$48,970$23.54
90th$51,000$24.52

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Wildwood, FL$67,770
Miami, FL$66,770
North Port, FL$66,150
Tampa, FL$65,340
Naples, FL$64,080
Jacksonville, FL$61,770
Palm Bay, FL$59,980
Gainesville, FL$50,020
Port St. Lucie, FL$49,380
Lakeland, FL$49,280
Tallahassee, FL$48,170
Pensacola, FL$48,030
Deltona, FL$47,770
Ocala, FL$47,130
Orlando, FL$47,130
Panama City, FL$47,130
Punta Gorda, FL$47,130
Cape Coral, FL$44,660
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Related jobs in Crestview

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$90,970
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$81,090
Detective and Criminal Investigator$67,750
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$59,130
Firefighter$56,620
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$54,410
Lifeguard$41,310
Security Guard$37,140
School Bus Monitor$35,120
Salaries for every job in Crestview, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area is $22.66 ($47,130 a year).

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

No: $47,130 against $58,940 nationally, 20% less.

How does Crestview compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $49,710, so Crestview pays 5% less.

Where does Crestview rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

223 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $51,000 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.