Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Mississippi

Median Salary

$38,720

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.62

per hour

Employment

4,040

in Mississippi

vs. National Avg

-34.3%

National: $58,940

📊 Compared to the national median of $58,940, Mississippi pays 34.3% LESS for Correctional Officers and Jailers positions.

Purchasing Power

$45,660

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.8

15% below national avg

Rent/Income

28%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

10th

$27,540

25th

$30,730

Median

$38,720

75th

$44,640

90th

$55,580

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