OH · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 33-3012

Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Ohio

Median Annual Salary $58,840 +2% above national average (national: $57,970)
$57,050Mean Annual
$28Median Hourly
12,350Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$58,840
$45,800
10th pct.
$64,810
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$45,800$22.02
25th percentile$47,480$22.83
50th percentile (median)$58,840$28.29
75th percentile$64,560$31.04
90th percentile (top earners)$64,810$31.16
Mean (average)$57,050$27.43

How Ohio Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Ohio
Ohio (current) $58,840
California $95,840 +63%
New Jersey $90,150 +53%
Oregon $83,120 +41%
Massachusetts $78,830 +34%
Illinois $78,750 +34%
Nevada $76,800 +31%
Washington $76,400 +30%
New York $75,330 +28%

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Related Occupations in Ohio

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $58,870 8,160
Interior Designers $58,720 2,280
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $58,720 5,550
Advertising Sales Agents $58,650 2,950
Clergy $59,220 2,060
Carpenters $58,310 17,280

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean correctional officers and jailers salary in Ohio is $57,050 per year. The median (middle) salary is $58,840 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level correctional officers and jailerss (10th percentile) in Ohio typically earn around $45,800 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $47,480 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Ohio make approximately $64,810 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $64,560 per year.

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

The median correctional officers and jailers salary in Ohio is $58,840, which is +2% above national average of $57,970.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes