Correctional Officers and Jailers salary
in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
- Middle 50%
- $44,840–$56,030
- vs U.S. median
- -18%
- Metro rank
- #233 of 314
Correctional Officers and Jailers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro earn a median of $48,340 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,060 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% below the U.S. median of $58,940 and in line with the IN statewide median of $48,340. It ranks #233 of 314 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,060 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in other IN metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Fort Wayne, IN | $57,700 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $56,390 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $53,670 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $47,430 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $46,790 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $44,840 |
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Questions
What is the average Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Indianapolis?
The BLS median is $48,340 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,060 jobs pay between $44,840 and $56,030. The 10th percentile is $37,890 and the 90th is $61,840.
Is Indianapolis a high-paying metro for Correctional Officers and Jailers?
That is 18% below the U.S. median of $58,940 and in line with the IN statewide median of $48,340. It ranks #233 of 314 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make an hour in Indianapolis?
About $23.24 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $48,340 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $21.56–$26.94 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.