SOC 33-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers — Southwest Louisiana
Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Southwest Louisiana, LA is $58,960 per year, 24.4% below the national median of $77,970.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Southwest Louisiana, LA is $58,960 per year, 24.4% below the national median of $77,970. Pay ranges from under $49,990 at the tenth percentile to more than $93,710 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $53,090 to $74,970.
Alexandria leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $91,890. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 83rd of 259 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,990 | −35.9% |
| 25th | $53,090 | −31.9% |
| Median (50th) | $58,960 | −24.4% |
| 75th | $74,970 | −3.8% |
| 90th | $93,710 | +20.2% |
| Mean | $65,170 | −16.4% |
Other metro areas in Louisiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandria | $91,890 | 30 | |
| 2 | Baton Rouge | $62,100 | 610 | |
| 3 | New Orleans | $53,520 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Louisiana run 11.8% below the national average, so the median of $58,960 goes as far as $66,848 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 14.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$66,848US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,960 a year, 24.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $49,990 to $93,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Alexandria, at $91,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Southwest Louisiana, LA?
The median annual wage is $58,960, or $28.35 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 $77,970, so pay in Southwest Louisiana, LA is 24.4% 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 Southwest Louisiana, LA earns more than $93,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $49,990 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 Alexandria, at $91,890 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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