Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $74,040 +27.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.60
10th percentile $62,430
90th percentile $80,180
Employed locally 560
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,430
    25th
    $68,700
    50th (median)
    $74,040
    75th
    $75,660
    90th
    $80,180

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 117% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 17% 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
    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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $92,190
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,330
    Syracuse, NY $72,910
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $72,410
    Rochester, NY $72,410

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $84,260
    Security Guards $40,540
    Firefighters $67,690
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $31,370
    School Bus Monitors $33,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $102,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Elmira, NY is $35.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Elmira, NY is 27.7% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $62,430 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,700.