How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Little Rock?
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area. That is $20.17 an hour or $3,497 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.17
- Vs. national median
- -29%
- Rank among cities
- 258 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,140 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $39,760 | $19.12 | |
| Median | $41,960 | $20.17 | |
| 75th | $49,360 | $23.73 | |
| 90th | $49,360 | $23.73 |
Other cities in Arkansas
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Memphis, TN | $53,210 |
| Texarkana, TX | $51,310 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $46,710 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $43,370 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $33,790 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Little Rock?
The median hourly pay in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area is $20.17 ($41,960 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Little Rock than the national average?
No: $41,960 against $58,940 nationally, 29% less.
How does Little Rock compare with the rest of Arkansas?
The median in Arkansas is $40,330, so Little Rock pays 4% more.
Where does Little Rock rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
258 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Little Rock?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,360 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.