Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Iowa
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Iowa earn a median of $53,040 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,040
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,440
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,670; the top 10% earn over $73,530. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Bailiffs$52,100 median in Iowa
- Security Guards$37,080 median in Iowa
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,470 median in Iowa
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$74,420 median in Iowa
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$46,560 median in Iowa
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$38,160 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Iowa
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Iowa?
The median is $53,040 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,670 and the top 10% earn over $73,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 49 (−10% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.