Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $61,150 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.40
10th percentile $44,620
90th percentile $85,410
Employed locally 1,220
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,620
    25th
    $50,610
    50th (median)
    $61,150
    75th
    $82,330
    90th
    $85,410

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 83% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 17% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,410
    Reading, PA $69,400
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $68,100
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $66,460
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $65,290

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$36,210
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$82,270
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$101,930
    Firefighters$71,430
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Pittsburgh, PA is $29.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 5.5% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $44,620 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,610.