Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $49,130 -15.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $37,760
90th percentile $50,960
Employed locally 190
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,760
    25th
    $42,620
    50th (median)
    $49,130
    75th
    $50,960
    90th
    $50,960

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 72% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 28% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $97,490
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Nevada $76,800
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $76,400
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $69,680

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$42,890
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$57,650
    Firefighters$45,990
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$33,750
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$97,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Lynchburg, VA is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Lynchburg, VA is 15.2% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $37,760 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,620.