Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $76,800 +32.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.92
10th percentile $62,880
90th percentile $103,430
Employed locally 2,060
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,880
    25th
    $72,690
    50th (median)
    $76,800
    75th
    $102,960
    90th
    $103,430

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 104% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 4% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,910
    Reno, NV $79,550
    Carson City, NV $71,510
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $64,210
    Jacksonville, FL $60,170
    Greenville, NC $53,920

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,340
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $78,670
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $56,140
    Firefighters $60,530
    Transportation Security Screeners $61,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Las Vegas, NV is $36.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Las Vegas, NV is 32.5% 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $62,880 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,690.