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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary in Tennessee

Also called: Supervisors of Correctional Officers

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Tennessee earn a median of $74,140 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$74,140
vs. U.S. median
−5% ($77,970)
Rank among states
31 of 49
Jobs in the state
740

Pay range in Tennessee

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,930; the top 10% earn over $92,120. Nationally the range is $52,330 to $127,780.

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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers pay in Tennessee

How much do first-line supervisors of correctional officers make in Tennessee?

The median is $74,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,930 and the top 10% earn over $92,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Tennessee a good state for first-line supervisors of correctional officers?

On pay alone it ranks 31 of 49 (−5% vs. the national median of $77,970). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses