Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Eastern Wyoming

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,180 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.65
10th percentile $42,970
90th percentile $64,240
Employed locally 490
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,970
    25th
    $46,500
    50th (median)
    $49,180
    75th
    $60,400
    90th
    $64,240

    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 Wyoming

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$63,290
    Security Guards$35,760
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$85,870
    Firefighters$52,870
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$25,900
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$37,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Eastern Wyoming is $23.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Eastern Wyoming is 15.2% 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 Wyoming?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $42,970 per year in Eastern Wyoming. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,500.