Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in North Dakota

Correctional officers and jailers in North Dakota earn the most in Grand Forks (average $54,010 a year) and the least in Fargo ($53,530), across the 3 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the correctional officers and jailers average at $55,090 and the median at $52,460 for 1,290 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,630.

Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in North Dakota

Grand Forks$54,010
Bismarck$54,000
Fargo$53,530

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Grand Forks	$54,010	$50,230	$47,580	$45,577	87
Bismarck	$54,000	$51,130	$49,960	$45,569	91
Fargo	$53,530	$54,230	$44,880	$45,191	91

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in other states

Correctional Officers and Jailers salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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