How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Des Moines?
$63,230a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area. That is $30.40 an hour or $5,269 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.40
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,920Median: $63,230Highest 10%: $75,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| 25th | $51,420 | $24.72 | |
| Median | $63,230 | $30.40 | |
| 75th | $75,850 | $36.47 | |
| 90th | $75,850 | $36.47 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Omaha, NE | $63,380 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,390 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $53,830 |
| Waterloo, IA | $53,480 |
| Iowa City, IA | $52,640 |
| Sioux City, IA | $49,510 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Des Moines?
The median hourly pay in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area is $30.40 ($63,230 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Des Moines than the national average?
Yes: $63,230 against $58,940 nationally, 7% more.
How does Des Moines compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $53,040, so Des Moines pays 19% more.
Where does Des Moines rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
79 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Des Moines?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,850 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.