Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $28.55 an hour ($59,370 a year). About 12,610 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($58,940). Ohio ranks 22nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.56 | $46,930 |
| 25% of workers | $23.79 | $49,480 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.55 | $59,370 |
| 75% of workers | $32.14 | $66,850 |
| 90% of workers | $32.72 | $68,060 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $59,370 | 2,390 |
| Lima | $59,240 | 330 |
| Toledo | $58,480 | 470 |
| Columbus | $58,040 | 2,540 |
| Cincinnati | $55,460 | 1,610 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $53,270 | 410 |
| Canton-Massillon | $51,290 | 180 |
| Akron | $45,310 | 140 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $35,770 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $77,020 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $98,380 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $61,120 |
| Residential Advisors | $38,590 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $79,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $53,020 |
| Bailiffs | $51,060 |
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