Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $63,900 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.72
10th percentile $45,800
90th percentile $68,470
Employed locally 2,200
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,800
    25th
    $48,860
    50th (median)
    $63,900
    75th
    $64,560
    90th
    $68,470

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 93% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 7% 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
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,760
    Toledo, OH $59,070
    Ohio $58,840
    Columbus, OH $58,730
    Lima, OH $56,870
    Johnstown, PA $56,240

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$36,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$81,730
    Firefighters$62,460
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$101,430
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$42,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Cleveland, OH is $30.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Cleveland, OH is 10.2% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $45,800 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,860.