How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Jackson?
$47,010a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $22.60 an hour or $3,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.60
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 228 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,130Median: $47,010Highest 10%: $81,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,130 | $15.45 | |
| 25th | $40,250 | $19.35 | |
| Median | $47,010 | $22.60 | |
| 75th | $65,850 | $31.66 | |
| 90th | $81,270 | $39.07 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Memphis, TN | $53,210 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $38,720 |
| Gulfport, MS | $35,480 |
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Salaries for every job in Jackson, MSFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $22.60 ($47,010 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $47,010 against $58,940 nationally, 20% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $38,720, so Jackson pays 21% more.
Where does Jackson rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
228 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,270 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.