How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Missoula?
$79,720a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Missoula, MT metro area. That is $38.33 an hour or $6,643 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.33
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,730Median: $79,720Highest 10%: $98,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,730 | $30.16 | |
| 25th | $62,730 | $30.16 | |
| Median | $79,720 | $38.33 | |
| 75th | $98,220 | $47.22 | |
| 90th | $98,220 | $47.22 |
Other cities in Montana
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Helena, MT | $52,140 |
| Billings, MT | $49,110 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Missoula?
The median hourly pay in the Missoula, MT metro area is $38.33 ($79,720 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Missoula than the national average?
Yes: $79,720 against $58,940 nationally, 35% more.
How does Missoula compare with the rest of Montana?
The median in Montana is $49,180, so Missoula pays 62% more.
Where does Missoula rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
25 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Missoula?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $98,220 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.