Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in North Carolina

Median Salary

$50,550

per year

Hourly Rate

$24.30

per hour

Employment

11,900

in North Carolina

vs. National Avg

-14.2%

National: $58,940

📊 Compared to the national median of $58,940, North Carolina pays 14.2% LESS for Correctional Officers and Jailers positions.

Purchasing Power

$53,549

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

94.4

6% below national avg

Rent/Income

31%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

10th

$38,850

25th

$44,460

Median

$50,550

75th

$54,680

90th

$63,150

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