Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Oklahoma
In Oklahoma, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $21.97 an hour ($45,690 a year). About 3,730 people work in this job there.
That is 22% lower than the U.S. median ($58,940). Oklahoma ranks 44th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Oklahoma
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.60 | $34,530 |
| 25% of workers | $18.16 | $37,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.97 | $45,690 |
| 75% of workers | $23.73 | $49,360 |
| 90% of workers | $28.07 | $58,380 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Oklahoma metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | $49,360 | 880 |
| Tulsa | $46,220 | 650 |
| Lawton | $38,970 | 90 |
| Enid | $37,140 | 40 |
Oklahoma unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Oklahoma
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $36,270 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $59,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $82,830 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $51,400 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $80,430 |
| Residential Advisors | $35,390 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $50,380 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $56,100 |
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