Bailiffs, Correctional Officers, and Jailers
Occupation
$57,950
National Median Salary
$27.86
Median Hourly Wage
382,300
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+46.0%
10 Year Change
$39,700
2014 Median
$57,950
2024 Median
Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.
Top Paying Industries for Bailiffs, Correctional Officers, and Jailers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation and Security Services | $77,380 | — |
| Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services | $77,380 | — |
| Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $74,190 | 13,960 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $58,420 | 364,820 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $58,090 | 189,260 |
Detailed Bailiffs, Correctional Officers, and Jailers Occupations
These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:
| Occupation | Annual Median |
|---|---|
| Bailiffs | $57,050 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $57,970 |
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Investigation and Security Services
Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Hospitals
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
Administrative and Support Services
Facilities Support Services
Other Residential Care Facilities
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
