Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • New York
Correctional Officers and Jailers in New York earn a median salary of $71,851 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +23.9% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 32,210 correctional officers and jailers are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $61,510 to $92,190 depending on location.
$71,851
Avg median salary in New York
$92,190
Highest paying metro
$61,510
Lowest paying metro
32,210
Employed in New York
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Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $92,190 | $72,410 | $92,230 | 15,680 |
| Buffalo, NY | $75,330 | $68,700 | $75,660 | 1,580 |
| Elmira, NY | $74,040 | $68,700 | $75,660 | 560 |
| Syracuse, NY | $72,910 | $62,070 | $72,910 | 450 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $72,410 | $64,520 | $76,130 | 2,020 |
| Rochester, NY | $72,410 | $66,610 | $77,640 | 1,530 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $68,700 | $64,520 | $75,660 | 2,900 |
| Central East New York | $68,700 | $62,430 | $75,660 | 2,410 |
| Southwest New York | $68,700 | $64,520 | $75,660 | 2,220 |
| Utica, NY | $68,700 | $62,430 | $75,660 | 1,330 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $66,610 | $60,330 | $72,410 | 830 |
| Albany, NY | $61,510 | $53,210 | $72,010 | 700 |