Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Colorado
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Colorado
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Colorado earn a median salary of $65,804 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +13.5% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 6,680 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Colorado, with salaries ranging from $56,680 to $90,220 depending on location.
$65,804
Avg median salary in Colorado
$90,220
Highest paying metro
$56,680
Lowest paying metro
6,680
Employed in Colorado
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Correctional Officers and Jailers
inCorrectional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Colorado
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | $90,220 | $64,450 | $90,220 | 280 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $73,150 | $57,340 | $76,390 | 140 |
| Northwest Colorado | $66,870 | $62,120 | $85,190 | 200 |
| Denver, CO | $64,210 | $54,710 | $77,440 | 1,710 |
| Southwest Colorado | $60,530 | $54,710 | $67,670 | 2,320 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $57,760 | $54,710 | $82,400 | 320 |
| Pueblo, CO | $57,010 | $55,020 | $61,390 | 570 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado | $56,680 | $54,710 | $62,340 | 1,140 |