Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Boise City, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boise City, ID

Median annual salary $53,250 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.60
10th percentile $47,840
90th percentile $79,650
Employed locally 1,110
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,840
    25th
    $47,840
    50th (median)
    $53,250
    75th
    $60,740
    90th
    $79,650

    Boise City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,694 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 64% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 36% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $93,690
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $81,850
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $65,250
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $61,370
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $60,500
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,170

    Related occupations in Boise City, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,130
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$71,680
    Firefighters$54,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$95,880
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,310
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Boise City, ID is $25.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Boise City, ID is 8.1% 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 Boise City?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $47,840 per year in Boise City, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,840.