Correctional Officers and Jailers
SOC code 33-3012 · Protective Service Occupations
National employment
380,500
Mean annual wage
$63,630
Mean hourly wage
$30.59
Median annual wage
$58,940
Median hourly wage
$28.34
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,760 | $20.56 |
| 25th percentile | $48,640 | $23.38 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $58,940 | $28.34 |
| 75th percentile | $75,850 | $36.47 |
| 90th percentile | $93,220 | $44.82 |
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Similar-paying occupations in Protective Service Occupations
- Firefighters 33-2011$59,280/yr
- Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists 33-2022$56,870/yr
- Bailiffs 33-3011$56,600/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers 33-1091$55,940/yr
- Private Detectives and Investigators 33-9021$51,220/yr
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.