Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $86,930 +50% vs national
Median hourly $41.79
10th percentile $50,670
90th percentile $109,290
Employed locally 1,970
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,670
    25th
    $50,670
    50th (median)
    $86,930
    75th
    $104,090
    90th
    $109,290

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 92% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 8% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,900
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $112,630
    Firefighters $108,320
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $109,830
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $158,230
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $43,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Sacramento, CA is $41.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Sacramento, CA is 50% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $50,670 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,670.