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

$46,710a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area. That is $22.46 an hour or $3,893 a month.

Hourly
$22.46
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
231 of 281
Jobs in the area
420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,200Median: $46,710Highest 10%: $57,450
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,200$18.85
25th$45,100$21.68
Median$46,710$22.46
75th$47,530$22.85
90th$57,450$27.62

Other cities in Arkansas

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Memphis, TN$53,210
Texarkana, TX$51,310
Jonesboro, AR$43,370
Little Rock, AR$41,960
Fort Smith, AR$33,790
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Arkansas Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Fayetteville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$86,260
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$82,010
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$75,220
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$63,210
Detective and Criminal Investigator$61,300
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$60,310
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$53,420
Firefighter$38,570
Security Guard$36,110
Salaries for every job in Fayetteville, AR

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area is $22.46 ($46,710 a year).

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

No: $46,710 against $58,940 nationally, 21% less.

How does Fayetteville compare with the rest of Arkansas?

The median in Arkansas is $40,330, so Fayetteville pays 16% more.

Where does Fayetteville rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

231 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,450 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.