How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Ohio?
$59,370a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Ohio. That is $28.54 an hour or $4,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.54
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 12,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,930Median: $59,370Highest 10%: $68,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,930 | $22.56 | |
| 25th | $49,480 | $23.79 | |
| Median | $59,370 | $28.54 | |
| 75th | $66,850 | $32.14 | |
| 90th | $68,060 | $32.72 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cleveland, OH | $59,370 |
| Lima, OH | $59,240 |
| Wheeling, WV | $59,240 |
| Toledo, OH | $58,480 |
| Columbus, OH | $58,040 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,460 |
| Dayton, OH | $53,270 |
| Canton, OH | $51,290 |
| Huntington, WV | $50,390 |
| Akron, OH | $45,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 19. Nebraska | $63,380 |
| 20. Colorado | $62,140 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $61,360 |
| 22. Ohio | $59,370 |
| 23. Kansas | $56,120 |
| 24. Arizona | $54,970 |
| 25. Wyoming | $54,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $28.54 ($59,370 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Ohio than the national average?
Yes: $59,370 against $58,940 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Ohio rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Ohio ranks 22 of 49 states.
Which city in Ohio pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Cleveland, OH, with a median of $59,370 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.