Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Burlington, VT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Burlington-South Burlington, VT

Median annual salary $50,230 -13.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.15
10th percentile $46,010
90th percentile $71,660
Employed locally 150
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,010
    25th
    $48,320
    50th (median)
    $50,230
    75th
    $59,920
    90th
    $71,660

    Burlington economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,911 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 55% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 45% 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

    Related occupations in Burlington, VT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,800
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $75,070
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $45,480
    Firefighters $45,310
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,270
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Burlington, VT is $24.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Burlington, VT is 13.4% 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 Burlington?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $46,010 per year in Burlington, VT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,320.