Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Flagstaff, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Flagstaff, AZ

Median annual salary $57,790 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.78
10th percentile $51,330
90th percentile $63,710
Employed locally 50
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,330
    25th
    $51,630
    50th (median)
    $57,790
    75th
    $58,210
    90th
    $63,710

    Flagstaff economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 83% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 17% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $58,210
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $56,060
    Tucson, AZ $54,970
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $52,900
    Yuma, AZ $49,070
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $45,820

    Related occupations in Flagstaff, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,550
    Firefighters $58,690
    Security Guards $40,920
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,780
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $78,600
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $49,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Flagstaff, AZ is $27.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Flagstaff, AZ is 0.3% 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 Flagstaff?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $51,330 per year in Flagstaff, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,630.