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

$63,380a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area. That is $30.47 an hour or $5,282 a month.

Hourly: $30.47
Vs. national median: +8%
Rank among cities: 78 of 281
Jobs in the area: 1,180

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $50,010Median: $63,380Highest 10%: $78,270

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$50,010	$24.04
25th	$60,160	$28.92
Median	$63,380	$30.47
75th	$72,880	$35.04
90th	$78,270	$37.63

Other cities in Nebraska

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Lincoln, NE	$66,210
Grand Island, NE	$62,470
Sioux City, IA	$49,510

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Related jobs in Omaha

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$106,100
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$105,300
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$90,850
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$80,280
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$73,540
Transportation Security Screener	$61,710
Firefighter	$61,040
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$45,700
Private Detective and Investigator	$44,100
Security Guard	$42,370

Salaries for every job in Omaha, NE

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Omaha, NE-IA metro area is $30.47 ($63,380 a year).

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

Yes: $63,380 against $58,940 nationally, 8% more.

How does Omaha compare with the rest of Nebraska?

The median in Nebraska is $63,380, so Omaha pays 0% more.

Where does Omaha rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

78 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $50,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,270 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.