The median annual wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Iowa City, IA is $53,140 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $55,370.
Pay spans roughly $45,860 at the 10th percentile to $66,000 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.55 per hour. An estimated 270 people work as correctional officers and jailers in Iowa City, IA.
| Median (annual) | $53,140 |
| Mean (annual) | $55,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.55 |
| 10th percentile | $45,860 |
| 90th percentile | $66,000 |
| Employment | 270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.