How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Springfield?
$46,940a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Springfield, MO metro area. That is $22.57 an hour or $3,912 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.57
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 229 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,620Median: $46,940Highest 10%: $75,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,620 | $20.49 | |
| 25th | $46,160 | $22.19 | |
| Median | $46,940 | $22.57 | |
| 75th | $54,720 | $26.31 | |
| 90th | $75,610 | $36.35 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Kansas City, MO | $51,390 |
| St. Louis, MO | $50,980 |
| Columbia, MO | $42,620 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $42,620 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $42,620 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $41,170 |
| Joplin, MO | $35,200 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MO metro area is $22.57 ($46,940 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $46,940 against $58,940 nationally, 20% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $42,620, so Springfield pays 10% more.
Where does Springfield rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
229 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,610 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.