Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $79,550 +37.2% vs national
Median hourly $38.25
10th percentile $62,930
90th percentile $105,440
Employed locally 140
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,930
    25th
    $62,930
    50th (median)
    $79,550
    75th
    $105,440
    90th
    $105,440

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 94% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 6% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,910
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $76,800
    Carson City, NV $71,510
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $64,210
    Jacksonville, FL $60,170
    Greenville, NC $53,920

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$41,090
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$80,060
    Firefighters$67,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$94,430
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$135,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Reno, NV is $38.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Reno, NV is 37.2% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $62,930 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,930.