Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $73,150 +26.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.17
10th percentile $56,360
90th percentile $91,090
Employed locally 140
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,360
    25th
    $57,340
    50th (median)
    $73,150
    75th
    $76,390
    90th
    $91,090

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 102% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 2% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $100,540
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,280
    Greeley, CO $90,220
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $89,440
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,280

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $69,680
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $85,960
    Security Guards $40,860
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $57,530
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $113,090
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $95,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Grand Junction, CO is $35.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 26.2% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $56,360 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,340.