Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $19.16 an hour ($39,850 a year). About 7,960 people work in this job there.
That is 32% lower than the U.S. median ($58,940). Louisiana ranks 48th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.79 | $30,770 |
| 25% of workers | $17.29 | $35,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.16 | $39,850 |
| 75% of workers | $22.41 | $46,620 |
| 90% of workers | $26.57 | $55,260 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $72,920 | 420 |
| Lafayette | $46,370 | 440 |
| Baton Rouge | $44,920 | 2,180 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $44,080 | 270 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $40,490 | 560 |
| Lake Charles | $39,960 | 80 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $38,710 | 220 |
| Monroe | $34,090 | 370 |
| Hammond | $29,320 | 160 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for correctional officers and jailers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.4% over ten years, declining · about 28,400 openings a year (BLS)
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