SOC 33-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Correctional Officers and Jailers — West Arkansas
West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay in West Arkansas, AR is $36,290 a year, 38.4% under the national median of $58,940 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in West Arkansas, AR is $36,290 a year, 38.4% under the national median of $58,940 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,800 and $41,540. The lowest tenth earn under $30,240, while the highest tenth earn more than $43,360.
Within the state, Fayetteville records the highest median at $46,710. Of the 284 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 207th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,240 | −48.7% |
| 25th | $34,800 | −41.0% |
| Median (50th) | $36,290 | −38.4% |
| 75th | $41,540 | −29.5% |
| 90th | $43,360 | −26.4% |
| Mean | $37,350 | −36.6% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $46,710 | 420 | |
| 2 | Jonesboro | $43,370 | 140 | |
| 3 | Little Rock | $41,960 | 610 | |
| 4 | Fort Smith | $33,790 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $36,290 goes as far as $41,761 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 29.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,761US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,290 a year, 38.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,240 to $43,360 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $46,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in West Arkansas, AR?
The median annual wage is $36,290, or $17.45 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 West Arkansas, AR is 38.4% 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 West Arkansas, AR earns more than $43,360 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,240 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 Fayetteville, at $46,710 per year.
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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