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Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual Salary $41,820 -28% below national average (national: $57,970)
$43,490Mean Annual
$20Median Hourly
7,290Employed in State

Louisiana ranks 46th of 50 states and D.C. for correctional officers and jailers pay, trailing top-paying California ($95,840) by $54,020 — a 129% gap.

The 10th-to-90th percentile range runs from $30,570 to $57,230 — a $26,660 spread, 48% tighter than the national $51,250 range.

Correctional Officers and Jailers are more concentrated in Louisiana than the U.S. average — a location quotient of 1.61 means the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.61× the national share.

Salary Range: 10th to 90th Percentile

$41,820
$30,570
10th pct.
$57,230
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$30,570$14.70
25th percentile$36,390$17.50
50th percentile (median)$41,820$20.11
75th percentile$48,450$23.29
90th percentile (top earners)$57,230$27.52
Mean (average)$43,490$20.91

How Louisiana Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Louisiana
Louisiana (current) $41,820 n/a
California $95,840 +129%
New Jersey $90,150 +116%
Oregon $83,120 +99%
Massachusetts $78,830 +88%
Illinois $78,750 +88%
Nevada $76,800 +84%
Washington $76,400 +83%
New York $75,330 +80%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Louisiana?

The mean correctional officers and jailers salary in Louisiana is $43,490 per year. The median (middle) salary is $41,820 per year.

What is the starting salary for a Correctional Officers and Jailers in Louisiana?

Entry-level correctional officers and jailerss (10th percentile) in Louisiana typically earn around $30,570 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $36,390 per year.

What is the highest Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Louisiana?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Louisiana make approximately $57,230 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $48,450 per year.

How does the Louisiana Correctional Officers and Jailers salary compare to the national average?

The median correctional officers and jailers salary in Louisiana is $41,820, which is -28% below national average of $57,970.

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