Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Idaho Falls, ID

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Idaho Falls, ID

Median annual salary $48,910 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.51
10th percentile $46,940
90th percentile $67,120
Employed locally 130
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,940
    25th
    $46,940
    50th (median)
    $48,910
    75th
    $61,140
    90th
    $67,120

    Idaho Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,300 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 63% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 37% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $93,690
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $81,850
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $65,250
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $61,370
    Coeur d'Alene, ID $60,500
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $60,170

    Related occupations in Idaho Falls, ID

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $79,470
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,610
    Firefighters $73,940
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,670
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $92,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $92,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Idaho Falls, ID is $23.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Idaho Falls, ID is 15.6% 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 Idaho Falls?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $46,940 per year in Idaho Falls, ID. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,940.