Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Missouri
Ranked #44 of 49 · MO
27.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $46,230 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $42,620
Employment 6,670
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,210P25 $42,620 Median $42,620P75 $46,420P90 $63,940
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in Missouri earn between $37,210 and $63,940. 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 Missouri is $46,230, about 27.3% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $51,390 | $53,800 | 1,350 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $50,980 | $59,900 | 1,620 |
| Springfield, MO | $46,940 | $52,090 | 690 |
| Columbia, MO | $42,620 | $46,660 | 220 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $42,620 | $46,830 | 900 |
| North Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $42,620 | $45,350 | 1,100 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $42,620 | $44,030 | 1,460 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $42,620 | $45,020 | 320 |