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Correctional Officers and Jailers in Georgia earned a median of $47,520 a year ($22.84 an hour) in May 2025, 19% below the national median of $58,940; 10,640 were employed there, ranking #42 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 | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $47,520 | $58,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $47,980 | $63,630 |
| Median hourly wage | $22.84 | $28.34 |
| 10th percentile | $36,820 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $43,290 | $48,640 |
| 75th percentile | $53,390 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $58,430 | $93,220 |
| Employment | 10,640 | 380,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.177 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.89 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.