How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Hattiesburg?
$38,720a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Hattiesburg, MS metro area. That is $18.62 an hour or $3,227 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.62
- Vs. national median
- -34%
- Rank among cities
- 268 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,660Median: $38,720Highest 10%: $48,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,660 | $13.30 | |
| 25th | $34,470 | $16.57 | |
| Median | $38,720 | $18.62 | |
| 75th | $38,720 | $18.62 | |
| 90th | $48,820 | $23.47 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Memphis, TN | $53,210 |
| Jackson, MS | $47,010 |
| Gulfport, MS | $35,480 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Hattiesburg?
The median hourly pay in the Hattiesburg, MS metro area is $18.62 ($38,720 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Hattiesburg than the national average?
No: $38,720 against $58,940 nationally, 34% less.
How does Hattiesburg compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $38,720, so Hattiesburg pays 0% more.
Where does Hattiesburg rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
268 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Hattiesburg?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,820 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.