Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Montana
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Montana earn a median of $49,180 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −17% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,430
Pay range in Montana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,690; the top 10% earn over $62,730. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
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Similar jobs in Montana
- Bailiffs$46,800 median in Montana
- Security Guards$38,480 median in Montana
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$70,050 median in Montana
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$74,630 median in Montana
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$46,370 median in Montana
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$41,660 median in Montana (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Montana
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Montana?
The median is $49,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,690 and the top 10% earn over $62,730. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Montana a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 49 (−17% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.