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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Rocky Mount?

$48,740a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Rocky Mount, NC metro area. That is $23.43 an hour or $4,062 a month.

Hourly
$23.43
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
202 of 281
Jobs in the area
220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,850Median: $48,740Highest 10%: $58,780
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$38,850$18.68
25th$42,830$20.59
Median$48,740$23.43
75th$50,550$24.30
90th$58,780$28.26

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

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
Winston-Salem, NC$47,330
Fayetteville, NC$43,020
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in North Carolina Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Rocky Mount

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$86,420
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$62,750
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$58,870
Firefighter$46,210
School Bus Monitor$39,080
Security Guard$36,810
Salaries for every job in Rocky Mount, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Rocky Mount, NC metro area is $23.43 ($48,740 a year).

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

No: $48,740 against $58,940 nationally, 17% less.

How does Rocky Mount compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $50,550, so Rocky Mount pays 4% less.

Where does Rocky Mount rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

202 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $38,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,780 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.