SOC 33-3012 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers is $57,970 per year ($27.87/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $47,507 and $75,338 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $92,997 per year. There are approximately 365,380 correctional officers and jailers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $20.07 | $41,746 |
| P25 | $22.84 | $47,507 |
| P50MEDIAN | $27.87 | $57,970 |
| P75 | $36.22 | $75,338 |
| P90 | $44.71 | $92,997 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers is $57,970 per year ($27.87/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $47,507 and $75,338 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers is $92,997 per year ($44.71/hr). The 75th percentile is $75,338 per year.
Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn approximately $41,746 per year ($20.07/hr). The 25th percentile is $47,507 per year.
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