Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Louisiana

Median Salary

$39,850

per year

Hourly Rate

$19.16

per hour

Employment

7,960

in Louisiana

vs. National Avg

-32.4%

National: $58,940

📊 Compared to the national median of $58,940, Louisiana pays 32.4% LESS for Correctional Officers and Jailers positions.

Purchasing Power

$44,229

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

90.1

10% below national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

10th

$30,770

25th

$35,960

Median

$39,850

75th

$46,620

90th

$55,260

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).