Correctional Officers and Jailers
Occupation
$57,970
National Median Salary
$27.87
Median Hourly Wage
365,380
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+45.7%
10 Year Change
$39,780
2014 Median
$57,970
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for 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) | $58,630 | 348,160 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $57,970 | 150,540 |
Top Paying States for Correctional Officers and Jailers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $95,840 | 37,760 |
| New Jersey | $90,150 | 7,840 |
| Oregon | $83,120 | 3,910 |
| Massachusetts | $78,830 | 5,810 |
| Illinois | $78,750 | 12,210 |
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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)
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
State 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
