Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $68,760 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $33.06
10th percentile $49,450
90th percentile $87,510
Employed locally 220
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,450
    25th
    $55,870
    50th (median)
    $68,760
    75th
    $78,540
    90th
    $87,510

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 97% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 3% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $86,930
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $85,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,910
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $79,080
    Illinois $78,750

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,810
    Security Guards $38,870
    Firefighters $61,360
    School Bus Monitors $34,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $89,980
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $32,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Peoria, IL is $33.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Peoria, IL is 18.6% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $49,450 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,870.