How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Hammond?
$29,320a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Hammond, LA metro area. That is $14.10 an hour or $2,443 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.10
- Vs. national median
- -50%
- Rank among cities
- 281 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,100Median: $29,320Highest 10%: $43,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,100 | $13.99 | |
| 25th | $29,320 | $14.10 | |
| Median | $29,320 | $14.10 | |
| 75th | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| 90th | $43,150 | $20.75 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Alexandria, LA | $72,920 |
| Lafayette, LA | $46,370 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $44,920 |
| Shreveport, LA | $44,080 |
| New Orleans, LA | $40,490 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $39,960 |
| Houma, LA | $38,710 |
| Monroe, LA | $34,090 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Hammond?
The median hourly pay in the Hammond, LA metro area is $14.10 ($29,320 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Hammond than the national average?
No: $29,320 against $58,940 nationally, 50% less.
How does Hammond compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $39,850, so Hammond pays 26% less.
Where does Hammond rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
281 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Hammond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,150 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.