How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in North Carolina?
$50,550a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in North Carolina. That is $24.30 an hour or $4,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.30
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 11,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,850Median: $50,550Highest 10%: $63,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,850 | $18.68 | |
| 25th | $44,460 | $21.38 | |
| Median | $50,550 | $24.30 | |
| 75th | $54,680 | $26.29 | |
| 90th | $63,150 | $30.36 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greenville, NC | $56,610 |
| Charlotte, NC | $54,600 |
| Raleigh, NC | $54,070 |
| Asheville, NC | $50,850 |
| Greensboro, NC | $50,550 |
| Durham, NC | $50,450 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $49,900 |
| Hickory, NC | $48,940 |
| Wilmington, NC | $48,810 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $48,740 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $47,330 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $43,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 32. Texas | $52,670 |
| 33. North Dakota | $52,460 |
| 34. Tennessee | $50,940 |
| 35. North Carolina | $50,550 |
| 36. Virginia | $50,140 |
| 37. Florida | $49,710 |
| 38. Montana | $49,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $24.30 ($50,550 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $50,550 against $58,940 nationally, 14% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
North Carolina ranks 35 of 49 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Greenville, NC, with a median of $56,610 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.