Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $69,400 +19.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.36
10th percentile $69,400
90th percentile $79,100
Employed locally 240
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,400
    25th
    $69,400
    50th (median)
    $69,400
    75th
    $69,400
    90th
    $79,100

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 89% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 11% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $68,100
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $66,460
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $65,290
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $64,520

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,790
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $87,930
    Firefighters $61,660
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $108,050
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $34,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Reading, PA is $33.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Reading, PA is 19.7% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $69,400 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,400.