Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $68,850 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $33.10
10th percentile $60,340
90th percentile $85,630
Employed locally 480
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,340
    25th
    $64,440
    50th (median)
    $68,850
    75th
    $79,560
    90th
    $85,630

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 72% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 28% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,540
    Yakima, WA $78,020
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $63,020
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $62,510
    North Dakota $55,760

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $48,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $110,180
    Firefighters $63,360
    Transportation Security Screeners $67,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $96,610
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Anchorage, AK is $33.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Anchorage, AK is 18.8% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $60,340 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,440.