Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Kentucky
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Kentucky
$40,230
National Median
$57,970
Employment
5,870
Entry Level (10th)
$29,230
Top Earners (90th)
$65,150
How Kentucky Compares
Kentucky pays $17,740 less than the national median for correctional officers and jailerss.
There are 2.943 correctional officers and jailers jobs per 1,000 workers in Kentucky (location quotient: 1.24).
Other States for Correctional Officers and Jailers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $95,840 | 37,760 |
| New Jersey | $90,150 | 7,840 |
| Oregon | $83,120 | 3,910 |
| Massachusetts | $78,830 | 5,810 |
| Illinois | $78,750 | 12,210 |
| Nevada | $76,800 | 3,010 |
| Washington | $76,400 | 6,470 |
| New York | $75,330 | 29,710 |
| Wisconsin | $74,490 | 6,290 |
| Alaska | $71,360 | 810 |
| Hawaii | $66,250 | 1,260 |
| Michigan | $65,250 | 8,200 |
| Minnesota | $64,670 | 3,470 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,540 | 15,260 |
| Connecticut | $62,690 | 3,710 |
| Nebraska | $62,680 | 3,150 |
| Maryland | $62,380 | 5,950 |
| New Hampshire | $61,420 | 620 |
| Utah | $61,340 | 1,980 |
| Delaware | $61,000 | 1,610 |