Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pay in North Dakota, all employers Sourced
Correctional Officers and Jailers (SOC 33-3012) in North Dakota, all employers combined: BLS state estimates do not separate government from private.
| Measure | ND |
|---|---|
| Workers | 1,290 |
| 10th percentile | $47,580 |
| Median | $52,460 |
| 90th percentile | $62,870 |
| National median, government employers | $59,490 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.
Pension in North Dakota
State employees: State public safety
| Plan | Accrual | Normal retirement | Employee pays | Social Security |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDPERS Public Safety Defined Benefit Retirement Plan Public Safety plan, members first enrolled on or after 2020-01-01 | 1.75% | Age 55 with 3 years of eligible service | 5.5% | Not stated |
The statewide plan a new hire usually joins. Some cities and counties run their own plans; check with the employer. Each plan's formula, vesting, cost-of-living adjustment and retiree health are on the North Dakota pension plans list.
Source: State retirement systems, Official state retirement system pages, member handbooks and statutes. Data captured October 2, 2026.
Free practice tests for North Dakota
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Source: Open Exam Prep, Open Exam Prep free practice tests. Data captured October 1, 2026. Each link was opened and its exam title checked on the date shown.
More about this job
Requirements, hiring process, training, schedule and day-to-day work are on the national Correctional Officer (state prison) page.
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