Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Louisiana
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Louisiana earn a median of $39,850 a year, −32% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $39,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −32% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 48 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,960
Pay range in Louisiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,770; the top 10% earn over $55,260. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
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Similar jobs in Louisiana
- Bailiffs$44,040 median in Louisiana
- Security Guards$32,240 median in Louisiana
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$48,380 median in Louisiana
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$58,960 median in Louisiana
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$50,580 median in Louisiana
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$44,410 median in Louisiana (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Louisiana
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Louisiana?
The median is $39,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,770 and the top 10% earn over $55,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Louisiana a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 48 of 49 (−32% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.