The average salary for a first-line supervisors of correctional officer in the United States is $76,840, but the range typically falls between $53,890 and $95,870. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $36.94, with a range between $25.91 and $46.09.
There are approximately 52,280 people employed as a first-line supervisors of correctional officer in the United States. With Florida, California, Texas employing the highest number of first-line supervisors of correctional officers.The state with the best pay for a first-line supervisors of correctional officer is California, with an average annual salary of $117,790, while Florida has the lowest average annual salary of $56,310.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $42,600 | $20.48 |
| 25th Percentile | $53,890 | $25.91 |
| Median | $70,530 | $33.91 |
| 75th Percentile | $95,870 | $46.09 |
| 90th Percentile | $116,750 | $56.13 |
The salary of a first-line supervisors of correctional officer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a first-line supervisors of correctional officer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for first-line supervisors of correctional officers are California, New Jersey, Oregon, Alaska, Illinois while the worst states are Florida, Missouri, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kentucky.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $51,200 | $70,560 | $87,280 |
| Alaska | $82,280 | $104,630 | $130,270 |
| Arizona | $57,600 | $73,460 | $90,910 |
| Arkansas | $34,740 | $51,320 | $76,000 |
| California | $99,400 | $117,790 | $136,340 |
| Colorado | $61,900 | $80,950 | $110,760 |
| Connecticut | $45,970 | $77,500 | $95,450 |
| Delaware | $54,670 | $69,250 | $80,540 |
| Florida | $42,100 | $56,310 | $89,810 |
| Georgia | $46,030 | $56,820 | $75,040 |
| Hawaii | $74,130 | $90,140 | $112,880 |
| Idaho | $52,590 | $68,030 | $88,190 |
| Illinois | $78,290 | $107,940 | $151,200 |
| Indiana | $48,860 | $57,510 | $73,630 |
| Iowa | $54,230 | $74,730 | $99,790 |
| Kansas | $48,480 | $60,810 | $78,750 |
| Kentucky | $38,190 | $54,000 | $78,310 |
| Louisiana | $42,380 | $61,030 | $84,760 |
| Maine | $55,180 | $64,570 | $80,070 |
| Maryland | $61,630 | $78,400 | $106,890 |
| Massachusetts | $78,560 | $95,490 | $118,440 |
| Michigan | $60,850 | $75,880 | $87,730 |
| Minnesota | $68,080 | $89,270 | $110,200 |
| Mississippi | $30,400 | $53,040 | $91,210 |
| Missouri | $41,750 | $48,560 | $66,070 |
| Montana | $53,970 | $64,030 | $80,280 |
| Nebraska | $53,380 | $73,410 | $99,320 |
| Nevada | $63,680 | $88,950 | $127,970 |
| New Hampshire | $55,060 | $71,140 | $86,960 |
| New Jersey | $93,700 | $112,390 | $134,770 |
| New Mexico | $49,550 | $61,010 | $80,480 |
| New York | $73,500 | $104,180 | $145,320 |
| North Carolina | $49,000 | $64,120 | $82,430 |
| North Dakota | $61,240 | $73,430 | $92,420 |
| Ohio | $54,140 | $74,670 | $98,860 |
| Oklahoma | $45,350 | $60,750 | $85,220 |
| Oregon | $75,490 | $102,100 | $122,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $66,490 | $90,400 | $113,670 |
| South Carolina | $47,490 | $66,570 | $90,240 |
| South Dakota | $50,790 | $70,670 | $90,170 |
| Tennessee | $31,040 | $63,450 | $94,690 |
| Texas | $53,890 | $62,360 | $85,550 |
| Utah | $53,100 | $80,980 | $110,560 |
| Vermont | $61,630 | $71,730 | $83,600 |
| Virginia | $50,110 | $64,120 | $83,420 |
| Washington | $69,660 | $85,620 | $109,830 |
| West Virginia | $35,650 | $56,630 | $85,220 |
| Wisconsin | $65,220 | $81,020 | $98,450 |
| Wyoming | $61,650 | $72,120 | $84,920 |
Even between cities, the salary of a first-line supervisors of correctional officer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for first-line supervisors of correctional officers is New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY with an average salary of $123,420.The city with the lowest average salary for first-line supervisors of correctional officers is North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, TN with an average salary of $30,450.
Areas with highest average salaries for first-line supervisors of correctional officers
Areas with lowest average salaries for first-line supervisors of correctional officers
The number of first-line supervisors of correctional officers in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of first-line supervisors of correctional officers has decreased by -1,140. On average, the number of first-line supervisors of correctional officers has been increasing by -0.5% each year. The salary of first-line supervisors of correctional officers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of first-line supervisors of correctional officers has increased by $9,240. On average, the salary of first-line supervisors of correctional officers has been increasing by 3.4% each year.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers are part of the protective service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for first-line supervisors of correctional officers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all protective service occupations jobs here.
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