The median annual wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Columbus, OH is $58,730 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $57,110.
Pay spans roughly $45,800 at the 10th percentile to $64,810 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $28.23 per hour. An estimated 2,430 people work as correctional officers and jailers in Columbus, OH.
| Median (annual) | $58,730 |
| Mean (annual) | $57,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $28.23 |
| 10th percentile | $45,800 |
| 90th percentile | $64,810 |
| Employment | 2,430 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.