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Correctional Officers and Jailers in Missouri earned a median of $42,620 a year ($20.49 an hour) in May 2025, 28% below the national median of $58,940; 6,670 were employed there, ranking #45 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 | Missouri | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $42,620 | $58,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $46,230 | $63,630 |
| Median hourly wage | $20.49 | $28.34 |
| 10th percentile | $37,210 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $42,620 | $48,640 |
| 75th percentile | $46,420 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $63,940 | $93,220 |
| Employment | 6,670 | 380,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.272 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.93 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.