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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in St. Joseph?

$42,620a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the St. Joseph, MO-KS metro area. That is $20.49 an hour or $3,552 a month.

Hourly
$20.49
Vs. national median
-28%
Rank among cities
256 of 281
Jobs in the area
320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,510Median: $42,620Highest 10%: $63,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,510$17.55
25th$42,620$20.49
Median$42,620$20.49
75th$42,620$20.49
90th$63,940$30.74

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Kansas City, MO$51,390
St. Louis, MO$50,980
Springfield, MO$46,940
Columbia, MO$42,620
Jefferson City, MO$42,620
Cape Girardeau, MO$41,170
Joplin, MO$35,200
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Missouri Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in St. Joseph

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$79,200
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$60,120
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$58,170
Security Guard$39,180
Firefighter$38,220
Salaries for every job in St. Joseph, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in St. Joseph?

The median hourly pay in the St. Joseph, MO-KS metro area is $20.49 ($42,620 a year).

Do correctional officer and jailers make more in St. Joseph than the national average?

No: $42,620 against $58,940 nationally, 28% less.

How does St. Joseph compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $42,620, so St. Joseph pays 0% more.

Where does St. Joseph rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

256 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in St. Joseph?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,940 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.