Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for correctional officers and jailers in the United States was $58,940 ($28.34 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,760 | $20.56 |
| 25th | $48,640 | $23.38 |
| Median | $58,940 | $28.34 |
| 75th | $75,850 | $36.47 |
| 90th | $93,220 | $44.82 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 33-3012
- Total U.S. employment: 380,500
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
With approximately 380,500 correctional officers and jailers employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
Across the United States, 380,500 correctional officers and jailers are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this one of the larger occupations in the national economy.
Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,660 | $22.43 | -20.8% | 4,970 |
| Alaska | $71,360 | $34.31 | +21.1% | 850 |
| Arizona | $54,970 | $26.43 | -6.7% | 14,230 |
| Arkansas | $40,330 | $19.39 | -31.6% | 4,460 |
| California | $96,370 | $46.33 | +63.5% | 37,860 |
| Colorado | $62,140 | $29.87 | +5.4% | 7,290 |
| Connecticut | $64,750 | $31.13 | +9.9% | 3,780 |
| Delaware | $65,880 | $31.67 | +11.8% | 1,730 |
| Florida | $49,710 | $23.90 | -15.7% | 24,280 |
| Georgia | $47,520 | $22.84 | -19.4% | 10,640 |
| Hawaii | $69,570 | $33.45 | +18.0% | 1,310 |
| Idaho | $53,580 | $25.76 | -9.1% | 2,370 |
| Illinois | $79,190 | $38.07 | +34.4% | 12,190 |
| Indiana | $48,340 | $23.24 | -18.0% | 8,060 |
| Iowa | $53,040 | $25.50 | -10.0% | 3,440 |
| Kansas | $56,120 | $26.98 | -4.8% | 3,380 |
| Kentucky | $42,310 | $20.34 | -28.2% | 6,770 |
| Louisiana | $39,850 | $19.16 | -32.4% | 7,960 |
| Maine | $52,730 | $25.35 | -10.5% | 1,090 |
| Maryland | $64,250 | $30.89 | +9.0% | 6,060 |
| Massachusetts | $86,310 | $41.49 | +46.4% | 6,360 |
| Michigan | $64,020 | $30.78 | +8.6% | 8,220 |
| Minnesota | $66,040 | $31.75 | +12.0% | 5,350 |
| Mississippi | $38,720 | $18.62 | -34.3% | 4,040 |
| Missouri | $42,620 | $20.49 | -27.7% | 6,670 |
| Montana | $49,180 | $23.64 | -16.6% | 1,430 |
| Nebraska | $63,380 | $30.47 | +7.5% | 3,250 |
| Nevada | $76,490 | $36.77 | +29.8% | 3,240 |
| New Hampshire | $61,360 | $29.50 | +4.1% | 680 |
| New Jersey | $94,770 | $45.56 | +60.8% | 7,570 |
| New Mexico | $47,940 | $23.05 | -18.7% | 2,740 |
| New York | $76,820 | $36.93 | +30.3% | 27,770 |
| North Carolina | $50,550 | $24.30 | -14.2% | 11,900 |
| North Dakota | $52,460 | $25.22 | -11.0% | 1,290 |
| Ohio | $59,370 | $28.55 | +0.7% | 12,610 |
| Oklahoma | $45,690 | $21.97 | -22.5% | 3,730 |
| Oregon | $83,690 | $40.24 | +42.0% | 3,650 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,460 | $30.51 | +7.7% | 15,560 |
| South Carolina | $47,890 | $23.02 | -18.7% | 4,870 |
| South Dakota | $53,040 | $25.50 | -10.0% | 1,490 |
| Tennessee | $50,940 | $24.49 | -13.6% | 6,990 |
| Texas | $52,670 | $25.32 | -10.6% | 44,700 |
| Utah | $67,290 | $32.35 | +14.2% | 2,050 |
| Vermont | $53,810 | $25.87 | -8.7% | 450 |
| Virginia | $50,140 | $24.11 | -14.9% | 11,270 |
| Washington | $79,460 | $38.20 | +34.8% | 6,800 |
| West Virginia | $52,890 | $25.43 | -10.3% | 2,980 |
| Wisconsin | $73,470 | $35.32 | +24.7% | 7,360 |
| Wyoming | $54,780 | $26.34 | -7.1% | 920 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for correctional officers and jailers?
The median annual wage for correctional officers and jailers is $58,940 ($28.34 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays correctional officers and jailers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many correctional officers and jailers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 380,500 correctional officers and jailers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do correctional officers and jailers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $28.34. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.