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

$47,440a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Dalton, GA metro area. That is $22.81 an hour or $3,953 a month.

Hourly
$22.81
Vs. national median
-20%
Rank among cities
219 of 281
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,080Median: $47,440Highest 10%: $57,120
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,080$18.79
25th$45,650$21.95
Median$47,440$22.81
75th$47,440$22.81
90th$57,120$27.46

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Albany, GA$54,010
Augusta, GA$53,390
Brunswick, GA$49,590
Chattanooga, TN$49,430
Atlanta, GA$49,380
Macon, GA$48,810
Gainesville, GA$48,730
Savannah, GA$48,450
Valdosta, GA$48,450
Athens, GA$47,900
Hinesville, GA$47,800
Warner Robins, GA$46,930
Rome, GA$38,440
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Georgia Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Dalton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$80,760
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$74,320
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$60,130
Firefighter$48,110
Security Guard$37,820
Salaries for every job in Dalton, GA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Dalton, GA metro area is $22.81 ($47,440 a year).

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

No: $47,440 against $58,940 nationally, 20% less.

How does Dalton compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $47,520, so Dalton pays 0% more.

Where does Dalton rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

219 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,120 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.