Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #47 of 49 · LA
32.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $42,830 ≈ $21/hr
Median annual salary $39,850
Employment 7,960
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,770P25 $35,960 Median $39,850P75 $46,620P90 $55,260
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in Louisiana earn between $30,770 and $55,260. 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 Louisiana is $42,830, about 32.7% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $21/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, LA | $72,920 | $65,670 | 420 |
| Lafayette, LA | $46,370 | $43,780 | 440 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $44,920 | $43,800 | 2,180 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $44,080 | $46,860 | 270 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $40,490 | $42,260 | 560 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $39,960 | $43,020 | 80 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $38,910 | $40,440 | 420 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $38,710 | $39,840 | 220 |