Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $20.49 an hour ($42,620 a year). About 6,670 people work in this job there.
That is 28% lower than the U.S. median ($58,940). Missouri ranks 45th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.89 | $37,210 |
| 25% of workers | $20.49 | $42,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.49 | $42,620 |
| 75% of workers | $22.32 | $46,420 |
| 90% of workers | $30.74 | $63,940 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $51,390 | 1,350 |
| St. Louis | $50,980 | 1,620 |
| Springfield | $46,940 | 690 |
| Columbia | $42,620 | 220 |
| Jefferson City | $42,620 | 900 |
| St. Joseph | $42,620 | 320 |
| Cape Girardeau | $41,170 | 60 |
| Joplin | $35,200 | 90 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)
Related jobs in Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $40,390 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $59,460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $94,440 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $46,840 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $75,650 |
| Residential Advisors | $36,510 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $46,840 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $58,200 |
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