How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Montana?
$49,180a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Montana. That is $23.64 an hour or $4,098 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.64
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,690Median: $49,180Highest 10%: $62,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,690 | $21.49 | |
| 25th | $46,910 | $22.55 | |
| Median | $49,180 | $23.64 | |
| 75th | $57,220 | $27.51 | |
| 90th | $62,730 | $30.16 |
Cities in Montana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Missoula, MT | $79,720 |
| Helena, MT | $52,140 |
| Billings, MT | $49,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 35. North Carolina | $50,550 |
| 36. Virginia | $50,140 |
| 37. Florida | $49,710 |
| 38. Montana | $49,180 |
| 39. Indiana | $48,340 |
| 40. New Mexico | $47,940 |
| 41. South Carolina | $47,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Montana?
The median hourly pay in Montana is $23.64 ($49,180 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Montana than the national average?
No: $49,180 against $58,940 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Montana rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Montana ranks 38 of 49 states.
Which city in Montana pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Missoula, MT, with a median of $79,720 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.