The average salary for a correctional officers and jailer in the United States is $58,810, but the range typically falls between $44,890 and $68,580. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $28.27, with a range between $21.58 and $32.97.
There are approximately 351,420 people employed as a correctional officers and jailer in the United States. With Texas, California, New York employing the highest number of correctional officers and jailers.The state with the best pay for a correctional officers and jailer is California, with an average annual salary of $88,550, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $37,000.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $38,340 | $18.44 |
| 25th Percentile | $44,890 | $21.58 |
| Median | $53,300 | $25.63 |
| 75th Percentile | $68,580 | $32.97 |
| 90th Percentile | $87,250 | $41.95 |
The salary of a correctional officers and jailer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a correctional officers and jailer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for correctional officers and jailers are California, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Oregon, New York while the worst states are Mississippi, Kentucky, Missouri, Louisiana, Arkansas.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28,200 | $44,450 | $63,170 |
| Alaska | $53,830 | $73,400 | $96,760 |
| Arizona | $45,620 | $54,330 | $64,880 |
| Arkansas | $29,760 | $41,290 | $51,670 |
| California | $62,590 | $88,550 | $108,120 |
| Colorado | $48,870 | $61,140 | $83,700 |
| Connecticut | $51,080 | $60,050 | $67,290 |
| Delaware | $40,680 | $52,560 | $65,450 |
| Florida | $38,730 | $50,820 | $71,840 |
| Georgia | $32,660 | $43,190 | $53,910 |
| Hawaii | $55,870 | $65,410 | $74,940 |
| Idaho | $42,120 | $51,620 | $67,970 |
| Illinois | $47,490 | $66,430 | $90,970 |
| Indiana | $37,960 | $46,000 | $58,680 |
| Iowa | $42,500 | $52,420 | $64,460 |
| Kansas | $36,250 | $43,440 | $53,010 |
| Kentucky | $28,820 | $40,830 | $61,640 |
| Louisiana | $28,420 | $41,480 | $58,800 |
| Maine | $39,650 | $48,480 | $57,280 |
| Maryland | $50,540 | $61,000 | $73,960 |
| Massachusetts | $59,530 | $77,260 | $90,540 |
| Michigan | $43,040 | $58,460 | $67,870 |
| Minnesota | $46,030 | $59,990 | $77,730 |
| Mississippi | $25,330 | $37,000 | $48,630 |
| Missouri | $33,270 | $40,750 | $47,700 |
| Montana | $38,640 | $48,660 | $61,790 |
| Nebraska | $44,550 | $58,250 | $69,080 |
| Nevada | $46,220 | $67,930 | $101,450 |
| New Hampshire | $40,840 | $54,890 | $72,150 |
| New Jersey | $50,120 | $81,900 | $99,490 |
| New Mexico | $35,590 | $42,660 | $51,020 |
| New York | $55,210 | $74,580 | $108,930 |
| North Carolina | $37,670 | $46,830 | $58,080 |
| North Dakota | $40,300 | $50,660 | $60,970 |
| Ohio | $43,070 | $55,540 | $63,770 |
| Oklahoma | $29,820 | $43,110 | $53,060 |
| Oregon | $54,910 | $73,930 | $90,490 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,750 | $61,410 | $80,160 |
| South Carolina | $36,070 | $44,940 | $61,650 |
| South Dakota | $38,330 | $50,500 | $62,360 |
| Tennessee | $32,960 | $47,050 | $61,170 |
| Texas | $41,660 | $49,540 | $60,010 |
| Utah | $41,720 | $59,790 | $73,340 |
| Vermont | $41,600 | $52,030 | $64,540 |
| Virginia | $42,000 | $49,900 | $63,520 |
| Washington | $50,090 | $66,040 | $89,130 |
| West Virginia | $33,200 | $49,970 | $72,050 |
| Wisconsin | $49,690 | $61,590 | $75,030 |
| Wyoming | $41,930 | $51,210 | $62,220 |
Even between cities, the salary of a correctional officers and jailer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for correctional officers and jailers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $113,010.The city with the lowest average salary for correctional officers and jailers is Southwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $31,160.
Areas with highest average salaries for correctional officers and jailers
Areas with lowest average salaries for correctional officers and jailers
The number of correctional officers and jailers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of correctional officers and jailers has decreased by -54,450. On average, the number of correctional officers and jailers has been increasing by -3.4% each year. The salary of correctional officers and jailers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of correctional officers and jailers has increased by $6,470. On average, the salary of correctional officers and jailers has been increasing by 3.1% each year.
Correctional Officers and Jailers are part of the protective service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for correctional officers and jailers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all protective service occupations jobs here.
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