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Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in North Carolina

Median Annual Salary $49,080 -15% below national average (national: $57,970)
$50,450Mean Annual
$24Median Hourly
11,780Employed in State

North Carolina ranks 37th of 50 states and D.C. for correctional officers and jailers pay, trailing top-paying California ($95,840) by $46,760 — a 95% gap.

The 10th-to-90th percentile range runs from $39,070 to $62,930 — a $23,860 spread, 53% tighter than the national $51,250 range.

North Carolina employs roughly 3.2% of all correctional officers and jailers in the country (11,780 workers).

Salary Range: 10th to 90th Percentile

$49,080
$39,070
10th pct.
$62,930
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$39,070$18.78
25th percentile$43,650$20.99
50th percentile (median)$49,080$23.60
75th percentile$53,010$25.48
90th percentile (top earners)$62,930$30.25
Mean (average)$50,450$24.26

How North Carolina Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. North Carolina
North Carolina (current) $49,080 n/a
California $95,840 +95%
New Jersey $90,150 +84%
Oregon $83,120 +69%
Massachusetts $78,830 +61%
Illinois $78,750 +60%
Nevada $76,800 +56%
Washington $76,400 +56%
New York $75,330 +53%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in North Carolina?

The mean correctional officers and jailers salary in North Carolina is $50,450 per year. The median (middle) salary is $49,080 per year.

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

Entry-level correctional officers and jailerss (10th percentile) in North Carolina typically earn around $39,070 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $43,650 per year.

What is the highest Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in North Carolina?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in North Carolina make approximately $62,930 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $53,010 per year.

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

The median correctional officers and jailers salary in North Carolina is $49,080, which is -15% below national average of $57,970.

Figures use the most current federal occupational wage survey. All wages are estimates; actual pay varies by experience, education, and employer. About the data.