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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Johnson City?

$40,570a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Johnson City, TN metro area. That is $19.50 an hour or $3,381 a month.

Hourly
$19.50
Vs. national median
-31%
Rank among cities
262 of 281
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,690Median: $40,570Highest 10%: $47,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,690$15.24
25th$32,860$15.80
Median$40,570$19.50
75th$47,340$22.76
90th$47,340$22.76

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
Jackson, TN$45,770
Morristown, TN$43,060
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Tennessee Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Johnson City

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$74,020
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$66,440
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$47,720
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$46,560
Firefighter$40,720
Protective Service Worker$36,110
Security Guard$27,720
Salaries for every job in Johnson City, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Johnson City?

The median hourly pay in the Johnson City, TN metro area is $19.50 ($40,570 a year).

Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Johnson City than the national average?

No: $40,570 against $58,940 nationally, 31% less.

How does Johnson City compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $50,940, so Johnson City pays 20% less.

Where does Johnson City rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

262 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Johnson City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,340 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.