Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Tennessee

Median Salary

$50,940

per year

Hourly Rate

$24.49

per hour

Employment

6,990

in Tennessee

vs. National Avg

-13.6%

National: $58,940

📊 Compared to the national median of $58,940, Tennessee pays 13.6% LESS for Correctional Officers and Jailers positions.

Purchasing Power

$55,672

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

91.5

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

30%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Tennessee

10th

$38,690

25th

$46,750

Median

$50,940

75th

$57,740

90th

$62,790

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