Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Bremerton, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA

Median annual salary $78,400 +35.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.69
10th percentile $60,200
90th percentile $91,840
Employed locally 130
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,200
    25th
    $78,400
    50th (median)
    $78,400
    75th
    $91,840
    90th
    $91,840

    Bremerton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,546 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 80% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 20% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $92,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Bellingham, WA $83,860
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,280
    Yakima, WA $78,020

    Related occupations in Bremerton, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$47,270
    Firefighters$100,040
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$102,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$127,490
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$36,930
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$50,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Bremerton, WA is $37.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Bremerton, WA is 35.2% 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 Bremerton?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $60,200 per year in Bremerton, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,400.