Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $52,900 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.43
10th percentile $45,620
90th percentile $67,360
Employed locally 910
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,620
    25th
    $47,850
    50th (median)
    $52,900
    75th
    $60,840
    90th
    $67,360

    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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$66,480
    Security Guards$38,480
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$106,230
    Firefighters$46,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$100,740
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Arizona is $25.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Arizona is 8.7% below 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $45,620 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,850.