How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Iowa?
$53,040a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Iowa. That is $25.50 an hour or $4,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.50
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,670Median: $53,040Highest 10%: $73,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,670 | $22.92 | |
| 25th | $49,920 | $24.00 | |
| Median | $53,040 | $25.50 | |
| 75th | $63,370 | $30.47 | |
| 90th | $73,530 | $35.35 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $63,380 |
| Des Moines, IA | $63,230 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,390 |
| Ames, IA | $58,410 |
| Dubuque, IA | $57,680 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $53,830 |
| Waterloo, IA | $53,480 |
| Iowa City, IA | $52,640 |
| Sioux City, IA | $49,510 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 25. Wyoming | $54,780 |
| 26. Vermont | $53,810 |
| 27. Idaho | $53,580 |
| 28. Iowa | $53,040 |
| 29. South Dakota | $53,040 |
| 30. West Virginia | $52,890 |
| 31. Maine | $52,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $25.50 ($53,040 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $53,040 against $58,940 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Iowa rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Iowa ranks 28 of 49 states.
Which city in Iowa pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $63,380 a year.
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.