Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Alabama
Ranked #41 of 49 · AL
20.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $50,300 ≈ $24/hr
Median annual salary $46,660
Employment 4,970
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,430P25 $35,900 Median $46,660P75 $64,140P90 $74,290
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in Alabama earn between $30,430 and $74,290. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean correctional officers and jailers salary in Alabama is $50,300, about 20.9% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $24/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile, AL | $64,690 | $59,580 | 300 |
| Birmingham, AL | $57,570 | $54,170 | 870 |
| Montgomery, AL | $55,360 | $54,760 | 970 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $52,750 | $48,490 | 370 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $50,230 | $54,850 | — |
| Dothan, AL | $45,900 | $41,680 | 100 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $45,550 | $48,510 | 320 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $45,170 | $45,180 | 70 |