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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Morristown?

$43,060a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Morristown, TN metro area. That is $20.70 an hour or $3,588 a month.

Hourly
$20.70
Vs. national median
-27%
Rank among cities
251 of 281
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,330Median: $43,060Highest 10%: $44,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,330$18.43
25th$38,330$18.43
Median$43,060$20.70
75th$43,060$20.70
90th$44,500$21.39

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Memphis, TN$53,210
Knoxville, TN$52,040
Nashville, TN$50,940
Chattanooga, TN$49,430
Kingsport, TN$48,440
Clarksville, TN$46,260
Jackson, TN$45,770
Johnson City, TN$40,570
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Tennessee Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Morristown

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$64,080
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$58,560
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$48,710
Firefighter$36,040
Security Guard$30,790
Lifeguard$20,720
Salaries for every job in Morristown, TN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Morristown?

The median hourly pay in the Morristown, TN metro area is $20.70 ($43,060 a year).

Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Morristown than the national average?

No: $43,060 against $58,940 nationally, 27% less.

How does Morristown compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $50,940, so Morristown pays 15% less.

Where does Morristown rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

251 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Morristown?

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,500 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.