Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $98,550 +70% vs national
Median hourly $47.38
10th percentile $59,770
90th percentile $115,440
Employed locally 240
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,770
    25th
    $60,740
    50th (median)
    $98,550
    75th
    $105,270
    90th
    $115,440

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 152% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 52% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $107,220
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,900
    Security Guards $37,580
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,020
    Firefighters $65,340
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $120,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Merced, CA is $47.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Merced, CA is 70% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $59,770 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,740.