Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $104,090 +79.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.04
10th percentile $72,140
90th percentile $113,460
Employed locally 1,320
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,140
    25th
    $91,280
    50th (median)
    $104,090
    75th
    $107,210
    90th
    $113,460

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 185% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 85% above 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$121,330
    Security Guards$36,110
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,570
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$36,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$127,920
    Firefighters$53,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in El Centro, CA is $50.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in El Centro, CA is 79.6% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $72,140 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,280.