Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,380 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.99
10th percentile $51,550
90th percentile $74,300
Employed locally 880
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,550
    25th
    $57,960
    50th (median)
    $62,380
    75th
    $64,740
    90th
    $74,300

    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

    Related occupations in Maryland

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,560
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $63,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $93,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $74,240
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,690
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $43,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Maryland is $29.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Maryland is 7.6% 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 Maryland?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $51,550 per year in Maryland. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,960.