Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Ogden, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ogden, UT

Median annual salary $56,740 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.28
10th percentile $45,300
90th percentile $70,450
Employed locally 180
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,300
    25th
    $45,820
    50th (median)
    $56,740
    75th
    $56,740
    90th
    $70,450

    Ogden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,361 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 58% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 42% 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
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $89,440
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $79,190
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $74,190
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $68,980
    Utica-Rome, NY $68,700
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $68,700

    Related occupations in Ogden, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,210
    Firefighters $48,430
    Security Guards $35,820
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $33,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $101,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $31,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Ogden, UT is $27.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Ogden, UT is 2.1% 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 Ogden?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $45,300 per year in Ogden, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,820.