Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Tennessee
Ranked #38 of 49 · TN
19.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $51,420 ≈ $25/hr
Median annual salary $50,940
Employment 6,990
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $38,690P25 $46,750 Median $50,940P75 $57,740P90 $62,790
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in Tennessee earn between $38,690 and $62,790. 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 Tennessee is $51,420, 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 Tennessee
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $53,210 | $54,710 | 1,370 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $52,770 | $51,200 | 870 |
| Knoxville, TN | $52,040 | $51,340 | 720 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $51,900 | $50,450 | 1,000 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $51,420 | $46,970 | 360 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $50,940 | $52,210 | 2,040 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $49,430 | $48,930 | 310 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $48,440 | $49,760 | 430 |