Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Salinas, CA

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

Median annual salary $106,490 +83.7% vs national
Median hourly $51.20
10th percentile $70,130
90th percentile $112,950
Employed locally 1,490
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,130
    25th
    $89,330
    50th (median)
    $106,490
    75th
    $108,780
    90th
    $112,950

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 113% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 13% above 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $43,280
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $122,290
    Firefighters $79,310
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $37,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $106,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Salinas, CA is $51.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Salinas, CA is 83.7% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $70,130 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $89,330.