Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $63,020 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.30
10th percentile $43,800
90th percentile $78,870
Employed locally 800
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,800
    25th
    $59,700
    50th (median)
    $63,020
    75th
    $72,630
    90th
    $78,870

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 66% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 34% 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
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $89,440
    Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT $79,190
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $74,190
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $68,980
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $68,700
    Utica-Rome, NY $68,700

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $44,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $81,130
    Firefighters $59,780
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,970
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $113,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Salt Lake City, UT is $30.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.72 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 8.7% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $43,800 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,700.