Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $83,860 +44.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.32
10th percentile $62,930
90th percentile $94,900
Employed locally 130
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,930
    25th
    $79,050
    50th (median)
    $83,860
    75th
    $83,860
    90th
    $94,900

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 104% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 4% above 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
    Bakersfield-Delano, 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $92,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,280
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,400
    Yakima, WA $78,020

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $43,740
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $104,350
    Firefighters $93,170
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $120,080
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $47,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $126,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Bellingham, WA is $40.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Bellingham, WA is 44.7% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $62,930 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,050.