Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Barnstable Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Barnstable Town, MA

Median annual salary $73,680 +27.1% vs national
Median hourly $35.43
10th percentile $59,520
90th percentile $86,710
Employed locally 140
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,520
    25th
    $62,530
    50th (median)
    $73,680
    75th
    $73,680
    90th
    $86,710

    Barnstable Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 78% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 22% 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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $94,740
    Worcester, MA $86,060
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $81,850
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,280
    Massachusetts $78,830
    Yakima, WA $78,020

    Related occupations in Barnstable Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $81,340
    Firefighters $75,520
    Security Guards $45,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $126,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $90,520
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $37,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Barnstable Town, MA is $35.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Barnstable Town, MA is 27.1% 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 Barnstable Town?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $59,520 per year in Barnstable Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,530.