Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Montana
Ranked #36 of 49 · MT
16.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $52,980 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $49,180
Employment 1,430
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,690P25 $46,910 Median $49,180P75 $57,220P90 $62,730
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in Montana earn between $44,690 and $62,730. 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 Montana is $52,980, about 16.7% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Montana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missoula, MT | $79,720 | $76,390 | 110 |
| Helena, MT | $52,140 | $53,000 | 60 |
| Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area | $51,010 | $51,910 | 310 |
| Billings, MT | $49,110 | $51,750 | 200 |
| East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area | $48,700 | $50,120 | 430 |
| West Montana nonmetropolitan area | $47,850 | $51,030 | 170 |