How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Louisiana?
$39,850a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Louisiana. That is $19.16 an hour or $3,321 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.16
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,770Median: $39,850Highest 10%: $55,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,770 | $14.79 | |
| 25th | $35,960 | $17.29 | |
| Median | $39,850 | $19.16 | |
| 75th | $46,620 | $22.41 | |
| 90th | $55,260 | $26.57 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Alexandria, LA | $72,920 |
| Lafayette, LA | $46,370 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 45. Missouri | $42,620 |
| 46. Kentucky | $42,310 |
| 47. Arkansas | $40,330 |
| 48. Louisiana | $39,850 |
| 49. Mississippi | $38,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $19.16 ($39,850 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $39,850 against $58,940 nationally, 32% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Louisiana ranks 48 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Alexandria, LA, with a median of $72,920 a year.
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.