Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Mississippi
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Mississippi earn a median of $38,720 a year, −34% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $38,720
- vs. U.S. median
- −34% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 49 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 4,040
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,540; the top 10% earn over $55,580. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Mississippi
Similar jobs in Mississippi
- Bailiffs$38,200 median in Mississippi
- Security Guards$29,180 median in Mississippi
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$46,140 median in Mississippi
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$56,470 median in Mississippi
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$43,410 median in Mississippi
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$49,800 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Mississippi
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Mississippi?
The median is $38,720 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,540 and the top 10% earn over $55,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 49 of 49 (−34% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.