Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #49 of 49 · MS
36.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $40,550 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $38,720
Employment 4,040
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,540P25 $30,730 Median $38,720P75 $44,640P90 $55,580
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in Mississippi earn between $27,540 and $55,580. 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 Mississippi is $40,550, about 36.3% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $47,010 | $52,680 | 960 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $38,720 | $38,490 | 110 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $37,420 | $36,460 | 1,050 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $36,570 | $38,940 | 480 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $35,480 | $34,780 | 190 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $34,840 | $36,600 | 690 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $30,730 | $31,970 | 370 |