How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Gulfport?
$35,480a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area. That is $17.06 an hour or $2,957 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.06
- Vs. national median
- -40%
- Rank among cities
- 275 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,090Median: $35,480Highest 10%: $43,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,090 | $13.02 | |
| 25th | $28,410 | $13.66 | |
| Median | $35,480 | $17.06 | |
| 75th | $36,500 | $17.55 | |
| 90th | $43,850 | $21.08 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Memphis, TN | $53,210 |
| Jackson, MS | $47,010 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $38,720 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Gulfport?
The median hourly pay in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area is $17.06 ($35,480 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Gulfport than the national average?
No: $35,480 against $58,940 nationally, 40% less.
How does Gulfport compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $38,720, so Gulfport pays 8% less.
Where does Gulfport rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
275 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Gulfport?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,090 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,850 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.