SOC 33-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Correctional Officers and Jailers — Panama City
Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Panama City, FL the median wage is $47,130.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Panama City, FL the median wage is $47,130. That is 20.0% lower than the national median of $58,940. Pay ranges from under $45,760 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $47,130 to $52,030.
The area has 410 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.86 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Wildwood records the highest median at $67,770. Of the 302 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 177th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | −22.4% |
| 25th | $47,130 | −20.0% |
| Median (50th) | $47,130 | −20.0% |
| 75th | $52,030 | −11.7% |
| 90th | $58,990 | +0.1% |
| Mean | $49,840 | −15.4% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wildwood | $67,770 | 980 | |
| 2 | Miami | $66,770 | 5,010 | |
| 3 | North Port | $66,150 | 470 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $65,340 | 2,170 | |
| 5 | Naples | $64,080 | 310 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $61,770 | 1,060 | |
| 7 | Palm Bay | $59,980 | 230 | |
| 8 | Gainesville | $50,020 | 530 | |
| 9 | Port St. Lucie | $49,380 | 510 | |
| 10 | Lakeland | $49,280 | 710 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Panama City run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $47,130 buys what $45,580 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 22.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,580US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,130 a year, 20.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,760 to $58,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 410 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wildwood, at $67,770.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Panama City, FL?
The median annual wage is $47,130, or $22.66 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,940, so pay in Panama City, FL is 20.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Panama City, FL earns more than $58,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,760 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Wildwood, at $67,770 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 410 jobs in this occupation in Panama City, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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