How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in St. Louis?
$50,980a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $24.51 an hour or $4,248 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.51
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 172 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 1,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,620Median: $50,980Highest 10%: $83,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,620 | $20.49 | |
| 25th | $44,710 | $21.50 | |
| Median | $50,980 | $24.51 | |
| 75th | $74,390 | $35.76 | |
| 90th | $83,990 | $40.38 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Kansas City, MO | $51,390 |
| Springfield, MO | $46,940 |
| 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 St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $24.51 ($50,980 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $50,980 against $58,940 nationally, 14% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $42,620, so St. Louis pays 20% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
172 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,990 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.