The officer turnover in 2014 was 37%, with facilities having a consistent problem with staffing, also causing an excessive use of overtime caused by the under-staffing.

The audit says other possible turnover factors include a stressful working environment, in addition to long shifts and over-time. The Legislative Auditor's Office says the entry-level salary for correctional officers is $22,141.

Illinois has the highest entry-level salary, $45,103.

WV correctional officers earn about $16,400 less than their counterparts at the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

The report says correctional officers earning the entry-level salary would qualify for government assistance if they live in a single-income household with three or more people.