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Correctional Officers and Jailers in Florida earned a median of $49,710 a year ($23.90 an hour) in May 2025, 16% below the national median of $58,940; 24,280 were employed there, ranking #37 of 50 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $49,710 | $58,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $57,900 | $63,630 |
| Median hourly wage | $23.90 | $28.34 |
| 10th percentile | $45,760 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $47,130 | $48,640 |
| 75th percentile | $65,230 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $80,500 | $93,220 |
| Employment | 24,280 | 380,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.446 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.00 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.