Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Florida
Ranked #23 of 49 · FL
9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $57,900 ≈ $28/hr
Median annual salary $49,710
Employment 24,280
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $45,760P25 $47,130 Median $49,710P75 $65,230P90 $80,500
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in Florida earn between $45,760 and $80,500. 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 Florida is $57,900, about 9% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $28/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Florida
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $67,770 | $64,210 | 980 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $66,770 | $70,650 | 5,010 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $66,150 | $69,580 | 470 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $65,340 | $67,160 | 2,170 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $64,080 | $70,100 | 310 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $61,770 | $65,980 | 1,060 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $59,980 | $60,840 | 230 |
| Gainesville, FL | $50,020 | $52,550 | 530 |