Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,680 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.25
10th percentile $42,160
90th percentile $67,670
Employed locally 1,140
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,160
    25th
    $54,710
    50th (median)
    $56,680
    75th
    $62,340
    90th
    $67,670

    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 Eastern and Southern Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $59,450
    Security Guards $37,690
    Firefighters $58,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $70,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,070
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $41,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Eastern and Southern Colorado is $27.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Eastern and Southern Colorado is 2.2% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $42,160 per year in Eastern and Southern Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,710.