Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $77,170 +33.1% vs national
Median hourly $37.10
10th percentile $62,610
90th percentile $89,630
Employed locally 270
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,610
    25th
    $70,370
    50th (median)
    $77,170
    75th
    $83,630
    90th
    $89,630

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 82% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 18% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $92,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Bellingham, WA $83,860
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,280
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,400

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$45,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$101,310
    Firefighters$90,180
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$45,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$115,050
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$86,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Olympia, WA is $37.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Olympia, WA is 33.1% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $62,610 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,370.