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

$62,390a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area. That is $30.00 an hour or $5,199 a month.

Hourly
$30.00
Vs. national median
+6%
Rank among cities
83 of 281
Jobs in the area
460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,560Median: $62,390Highest 10%: $100,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,560$23.35
25th$51,180$24.61
Median$62,390$30.00
75th$81,590$39.23
90th$100,800$48.46

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Omaha, NE$63,380
Des Moines, IA$63,230
Cedar Rapids, IA$53,830
Waterloo, IA$53,480
Iowa City, IA$52,640
Sioux City, IA$49,510
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Iowa Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Davenport

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$110,400
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,860
Detective and Criminal Investigator$80,180
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$76,110
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$68,550
Transportation Security Screener$64,150
Firefighter$60,080
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$54,800
Protective Service Worker$37,310
Security Guard$36,800
Salaries for every job in Davenport, IA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area is $30.00 ($62,390 a year).

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

Yes: $62,390 against $58,940 nationally, 6% more.

How does Davenport compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $53,040, so Davenport pays 18% more.

Where does Davenport rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

83 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,800 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.