Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $57,760 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.77
10th percentile $51,900
90th percentile $92,660
Employed locally 320
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,900
    25th
    $54,710
    50th (median)
    $57,760
    75th
    $82,400
    90th
    $92,660

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 66% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 34% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,540
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,280
    Greeley, CO $90,220
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $89,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,280

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $92,660
    Firefighters $62,420
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $37,150
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $32,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $121,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Colorado Springs, CO is $27.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 0.4% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $51,900 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,710.