How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Mobile?
$64,690a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Mobile, AL metro area. That is $31.10 an hour or $5,391 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.10
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,180Median: $64,690Highest 10%: $81,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,180 | $21.24 | |
| 25th | $44,180 | $21.24 | |
| Median | $64,690 | $31.10 | |
| 75th | $64,690 | $31.10 | |
| 90th | $81,130 | $39.00 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Birmingham, AL | $57,570 |
| Montgomery, AL | $55,360 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $50,230 |
| Dothan, AL | $45,900 |
| Auburn, AL | $45,170 |
| Huntsville, AL | $44,800 |
| Daphne, AL | $43,490 |
| Decatur, AL | $38,770 |
| Florence, AL | $35,900 |
| Anniston, AL | $34,280 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Mobile?
The median hourly pay in the Mobile, AL metro area is $31.10 ($64,690 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Mobile than the national average?
Yes: $64,690 against $58,940 nationally, 10% more.
How does Mobile compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $46,660, so Mobile pays 39% more.
Where does Mobile rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
69 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Mobile?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,180 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,130 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.