Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $24.30 an hour ($50,550 a year). About 11,900 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($58,940). North Carolina ranks 35th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.68 | $38,850 |
| 25% of workers | $21.37 | $44,460 |
| Half of workers (median) | $24.30 | $50,550 |
| 75% of workers | $26.29 | $54,680 |
| 90% of workers | $30.36 | $63,150 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $56,610 | 140 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $54,600 | 1,690 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $54,070 | 1,140 |
| Asheville | $50,850 | 280 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $50,550 | 540 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $50,450 | 250 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $48,940 | 750 |
| Wilmington | $48,810 | 300 |
| Rocky Mount | $48,740 | 220 |
| Winston-Salem | $47,330 | 420 |
| Fayetteville | $43,020 | 60 |
North Carolina 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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $35,010 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $59,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $91,100 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $63,280 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $62,220 |
| Residential Advisors | $39,130 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $57,390 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $67,270 |
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