Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $56,060 -3.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.95
10th percentile $45,620
90th percentile $68,700
Employed locally 8,090
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,620
    25th
    $48,930
    50th (median)
    $56,060
    75th
    $61,650
    90th
    $68,700

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 66% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 34% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $58,210
    Flagstaff, AZ $57,790
    Tucson, AZ $54,970
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $52,900
    Yuma, AZ $49,070
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $45,820

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,560
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,600
    Firefighters $61,640
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,360
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $102,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Phoenix, AZ is $26.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 3.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $45,620 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,930.