Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

Median annual salary $45,820 -21% vs national
Median hourly $22.03
10th percentile $40,070
90th percentile $50,940
Employed locally 260
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,070
    25th
    $45,180
    50th (median)
    $45,820
    75th
    $50,940
    90th
    $50,940

    Lake Havasu City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,799 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 82% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 18% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $57,790
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $56,060
    Tucson, AZ $54,970
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $52,900
    Yuma, AZ $49,070

    Related occupations in Lake Havasu City, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$66,480
    Firefighters$51,180
    Security Guards$33,840
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$34,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$101,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$84,840

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in Lake Havasu City?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $22.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.74 or more per hour.

    Is Lake Havasu City above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 21% 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 Lake Havasu City?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $40,070 per year in Lake Havasu City, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,180.