How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Monroe?
$34,090a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Monroe, LA metro area. That is $16.39 an hour or $2,841 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.39
- Vs. national median
- -42%
- Rank among cities
- 278 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,640Median: $34,090Highest 10%: $48,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,640 | $11.37 | |
| 25th | $29,860 | $14.36 | |
| Median | $34,090 | $16.39 | |
| 75th | $48,210 | $23.18 | |
| 90th | $48,840 | $23.48 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 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 |
| Hammond, LA | $29,320 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Monroe?
The median hourly pay in the Monroe, LA metro area is $16.39 ($34,090 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Monroe than the national average?
No: $34,090 against $58,940 nationally, 42% less.
How does Monroe compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $39,850, so Monroe pays 14% less.
Where does Monroe rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
278 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,840 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.