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Correctional Officers and Jailers in Mississippi earned a median of $38,720 a year ($18.62 an hour) in May 2025, 34% below the national median of $58,940; 4,040 were employed there, ranking #49 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 | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $38,720 | $58,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $40,550 | $63,630 |
| Median hourly wage | $18.62 | $28.34 |
| 10th percentile | $27,540 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $30,730 | $48,640 |
| 75th percentile | $44,640 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $55,580 | $93,220 |
| Employment | 4,040 | 380,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.473 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.42 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.