Correctional Officers and Jailers salary
in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $34,430–$50,890
- vs U.S. median
- -38%
- Metro rank
- #309 of 314
Correctional Officers and Jailers in the South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $36,540 a year, based on BLS estimates for 930 jobs (May 2025). That is 38% below the U.S. median of $58,940 and 14% below the KY statewide median of $42,310. It ranks #309 of 314 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE930 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in other KY metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $51,510 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $45,330 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $42,310 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $42,310 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $41,100 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $39,120 |
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Questions
What is the average Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $36,540 a year (May 2025). Half of the 930 jobs pay between $34,430 and $50,890. The 10th percentile is $28,090 and the 90th is $70,080.
Is South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Correctional Officers and Jailers?
That is 38% below the U.S. median of $58,940 and 14% below the KY statewide median of $42,310. It ranks #309 of 314 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make an hour in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
About $17.57 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $36,540 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $16.55–$24.47 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.