Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $72,410 +24.9% vs national
Median hourly $34.81
10th percentile $61,300
90th percentile $83,940
Employed locally 1,530
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,300
    25th
    $66,610
    50th (median)
    $72,410
    75th
    $77,640
    90th
    $83,940

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 97% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 3% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $92,190
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,330
    Elmira, NY $74,040
    Syracuse, NY $72,910
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $72,410

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,210
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,590
    School Bus Monitors $34,650
    Firefighters $88,380
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,950
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Rochester, NY is $34.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Rochester, NY is 24.9% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $61,300 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,610.