Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $76,400 +31.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.73
10th percentile $63,310
90th percentile $80,980
Employed locally 540
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,310
    25th
    $67,960
    50th (median)
    $76,400
    75th
    $78,490
    90th
    $80,980

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 89% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 11% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $92,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Bellingham, WA $83,860
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,280
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,400

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$87,770
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$104,460
    Firefighters$79,210
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$91,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$103,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Kennewick, WA is $36.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Kennewick, WA is 31.8% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $63,310 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,960.