BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Tennessee earn between $38,690 and $62,790, with a mean of $51,420. The national average for this role is $63,608.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | $51,420 |
| National Average | $63,608 |
| California | $92,410 |
| New Jersey | $87,780 |
| Massachusetts | $82,890 |
| Nevada | $82,150 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. Tennessee. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.