Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #39 of 49 · NC
19.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,390 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $50,550
Employment 11,900
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,850P25 $44,460 Median $50,550P75 $54,680P90 $63,150
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in North Carolina earn between $38,850 and $63,150. 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 North Carolina is $51,390, about 19.2% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, NC | $56,610 | $56,800 | 140 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $54,600 | $55,960 | 1,690 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $54,070 | $52,150 | 1,140 |
| Asheville, NC | $50,850 | $51,950 | 280 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $50,550 | $52,690 | 2,860 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $50,550 | $55,430 | 540 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $50,450 | $52,730 | 250 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $49,480 | $48,630 | 1,930 |