Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $57,510 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $27.65
10th percentile $44,620
90th percentile $84,740
Employed locally 420
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,620
    25th
    $48,820
    50th (median)
    $57,510
    75th
    $78,810
    90th
    $84,740

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 94% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 6% below 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,410
    Reading, PA $69,400
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $68,100
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $66,460
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $65,290

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,700
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $94,290
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,870
    Firefighters $64,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $112,590
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $33,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Erie, PA is $27.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Erie, PA is 0.8% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $44,620 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,820.