The median annual wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Gainesville, FL is $48,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,610.
Pay spans roughly $43,580 at the 10th percentile to $63,890 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.20 per hour. An estimated 510 people work as correctional officers and jailers in Gainesville, FL.
| Median (annual) | $48,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,610 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.20 |
| 10th percentile | $43,580 |
| 90th percentile | $63,890 |
| Employment | 510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.