How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Missouri?
$42,620a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Missouri. That is $20.49 an hour or $3,552 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.49
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,210Median: $42,620Highest 10%: $63,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,210 | $17.89 | |
| 25th | $42,620 | $20.49 | |
| Median | $42,620 | $20.49 | |
| 75th | $46,420 | $22.32 | |
| 90th | $63,940 | $30.74 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $51,390 |
| St. Louis, MO | $50,980 |
| Springfield, MO | $46,940 |
| Columbia, MO | $42,620 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $42,620 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $42,620 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $41,170 |
| Joplin, MO | $35,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 42. Georgia | $47,520 |
| 43. Alabama | $46,660 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $45,690 |
| 45. Missouri | $42,620 |
| 46. Kentucky | $42,310 |
| 47. Arkansas | $40,330 |
| 48. Louisiana | $39,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $20.49 ($42,620 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $42,620 against $58,940 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Missouri rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Missouri ranks 45 of 49 states.
Which city in Missouri pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $51,390 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.