Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $61,510 +6.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.57
10th percentile $53,210
90th percentile $75,900
Employed locally 700
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,210
    25th
    $53,210
    50th (median)
    $61,510
    75th
    $72,010
    90th
    $75,900

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 71% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Correctional Officers and Jailers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $107,220
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    El Centro, CA $104,090
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $92,190
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,330
    Elmira, NY $74,040
    Syracuse, NY $72,910
    Rochester, NY $72,410

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$43,040
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,380
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$106,110
    School Bus Monitors$34,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$118,150
    Firefighters$73,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Albany, NY is $29.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.70 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Albany, NY is 6.1% above the national median of $57,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Albany?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $53,210 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,210.