Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #37 of 49 · SC
19% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,520 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $47,890
Employment 4,870
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $40,090P25 $43,790 Median $47,890P75 $58,530P90 $71,390
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in South Carolina earn between $40,090 and $71,390. 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 South Carolina is $51,520, about 19% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $25/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $58,950 | $62,370 | 280 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $57,100 | $54,750 | 100 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $52,300 | $55,800 | 450 |
| Northeastern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $49,810 | $53,980 | 640 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $47,240 | $49,770 | 540 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $46,640 | $48,860 | 380 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $46,060 | $46,180 | 270 |
| Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $45,620 | $50,130 | 240 |