Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Ohio
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Ohio earn a median of $59,370 a year, +1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $59,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +1% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 22 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 12,610
Pay range in Ohio
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,930; the top 10% earn over $68,060. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
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Similar jobs in Ohio
- Bailiffs$51,060 median in Ohio
- Security Guards$35,770 median in Ohio
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,020 median in Ohio
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$77,570 median in Ohio
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$53,020 median in Ohio
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$44,890 median in Ohio (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Ohio
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Ohio?
The median is $59,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,930 and the top 10% earn over $68,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Ohio a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 22 of 49 (+1% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.