Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in North Dakota
Correctional Officers and Jailers in North Dakota earn a median of $52,460 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,460
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,290
Pay range in North Dakota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,580; the top 10% earn over $62,870. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
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Similar jobs in North Dakota
- Bailiffs$27,560 median in North Dakota
- Security Guards$39,310 median in North Dakota
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,500 median in North Dakota
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$73,240 median in North Dakota
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57,720 median in North Dakota
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$53,460 median in North Dakota (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in North Dakota
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in North Dakota?
The median is $52,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,580 and the top 10% earn over $62,870. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Dakota a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 49 (−11% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.