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

$66,210a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Lincoln, NE metro area. That is $31.83 an hour or $5,518 a month.

Hourly
$31.83
Vs. national median
+12%
Rank among cities
61 of 281
Jobs in the area
1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,800Median: $66,210Highest 10%: $77,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$61,800$29.71
25th$62,540$30.07
Median$66,210$31.83
75th$72,820$35.01
90th$77,720$37.37

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Omaha, NE$63,380
Grand Island, NE$62,470
Sioux City, IA$49,510
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Nebraska Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Lincoln

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$117,900
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$93,680
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$86,530
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$80,810
Firefighter$59,760
Security Guard$36,700
Lifeguard$30,100
Salaries for every job in Lincoln, NE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Lincoln, NE metro area is $31.83 ($66,210 a year).

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

Yes: $66,210 against $58,940 nationally, 12% more.

How does Lincoln compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $63,380, so Lincoln pays 4% more.

Where does Lincoln rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

61 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $61,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,720 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.