Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Redding, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Redding, CA

Median annual salary $57,960 +-0% vs national
Median hourly $27.86
10th percentile $50,130
90th percentile $73,670
Employed locally 110
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,130
    25th
    $57,960
    50th (median)
    $57,960
    75th
    $73,670
    90th
    $73,670

    Redding economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,931 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 81% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 19% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $107,220
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090

    Related occupations in Redding, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$39,850
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$104,980
    Firefighters$77,130
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$38,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$157,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$99,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Redding, CA is $27.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Redding, CA is 0% 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 Redding?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $50,130 per year in Redding, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,960.