How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Lafayette?
$46,370a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Lafayette, LA metro area. That is $22.29 an hour or $3,864 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.29
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among cities
- 233 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,740Median: $46,370Highest 10%: $56,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,740 | $14.30 | |
| 25th | $38,380 | $18.45 | |
| Median | $46,370 | $22.29 | |
| 75th | $48,550 | $23.34 | |
| 90th | $56,440 | $27.13 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Alexandria, LA | $72,920 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $44,920 |
| Shreveport, LA | $44,080 |
| New Orleans, LA | $40,490 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $39,960 |
| Houma, LA | $38,710 |
| Monroe, LA | $34,090 |
| Hammond, LA | $29,320 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Lafayette?
The median hourly pay in the Lafayette, LA metro area is $22.29 ($46,370 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Lafayette than the national average?
No: $46,370 against $58,940 nationally, 21% less.
How does Lafayette compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $39,850, so Lafayette pays 16% more.
Where does Lafayette rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
233 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,440 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.