The median annual wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Jackson, MS is $42,770 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,750.
Pay spans roughly $29,820 at the 10th percentile to $85,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.56 per hour. An estimated 1,150 people work as correctional officers and jailers in Jackson, MS.
| Median (annual) | $42,770 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,750 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.56 |
| 10th percentile | $29,820 |
| 90th percentile | $85,950 |
| Employment | 1,150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.