Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $92,010 +58.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.24
10th percentile $65,440
90th percentile $109,500
Employed locally 2,640
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,440
    25th
    $78,340
    50th (median)
    $92,010
    75th
    $104,090
    90th
    $109,500

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 128% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 28% 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
    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
    El Centro, CA $104,090

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,740
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $101,640
    Firefighters $68,600
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $40,330
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $129,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Fresno, CA is $44.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Fresno, CA is 58.7% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $65,440 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,340.