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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Lawton?

$38,970a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Lawton, OK metro area. That is $18.74 an hour or $3,248 a month.

Hourly
$18.74
Vs. national median
-34%
Rank among cities
266 of 281
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,830Median: $38,970Highest 10%: $46,920
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,830$17.23
25th$36,520$17.56
Median$38,970$18.74
75th$43,280$20.81
90th$46,920$22.56

Other cities in Oklahoma

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Oklahoma City, OK$49,360
Tulsa, OK$46,220
Fort Smith, AR$33,790
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Oklahoma Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Lawton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$76,960
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$56,920
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$54,870
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$52,020
Firefighter$36,500
Security Guard$33,280
Gambling Surveillance Officer and Gambling Investigator$32,080
Salaries for every job in Lawton, OK

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lawton, OK metro area is $18.74 ($38,970 a year).

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

No: $38,970 against $58,940 nationally, 34% less.

How does Lawton compare with the rest of Oklahoma?

The median in Oklahoma is $45,690, so Lawton pays 15% less.

Where does Lawton rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

266 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,920 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.