How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Jackson?
$45,770a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $22.00 an hour or $3,814 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.00
- Vs. national median
- -22%
- Rank among cities
- 238 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,790Median: $45,770Highest 10%: $54,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,790 | $19.13 | |
| 25th | $43,100 | $20.72 | |
| Median | $45,770 | $22.00 | |
| 75th | $54,970 | $26.43 | |
| 90th | $54,970 | $26.43 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Memphis, TN | $53,210 |
| Knoxville, TN | $52,040 |
| Nashville, TN | $50,940 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,430 |
| Kingsport, TN | $48,440 |
| Clarksville, TN | $46,260 |
| Morristown, TN | $43,060 |
| Johnson City, TN | $40,570 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $22.00 ($45,770 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $45,770 against $58,940 nationally, 22% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $50,940, so Jackson pays 10% less.
Where does Jackson rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
238 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,970 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.