Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Tennessee
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Tennessee earn a median of $50,940 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,990
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,690; the top 10% earn over $62,790. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Bailiffs$35,990 median in Tennessee
- Security Guards$36,000 median in Tennessee
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$59,280 median in Tennessee
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$74,140 median in Tennessee
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$50,830 median in Tennessee
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$44,100 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Tennessee
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Tennessee?
The median is $50,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $38,690 and the top 10% earn over $62,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 49 (−14% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.