Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Nebraska
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Nebraska earn a median of $63,380 a year, +8% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,380
- vs. U.S. median
- +8% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,250
Pay range in Nebraska
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,630; the top 10% earn over $78,270. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
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Similar jobs in Nebraska
- Bailiffs$76,090 median in Nebraska
- Security Guards$39,840 median in Nebraska
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,620 median in Nebraska
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$80,490 median in Nebraska
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$45,700 median in Nebraska
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$47,090 median in Nebraska (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Nebraska
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Nebraska?
The median is $63,380 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,630 and the top 10% earn over $78,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nebraska a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 49 (+8% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.