Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $100,540 +73.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.34
10th percentile $74,550
90th percentile $118,140
Employed locally 1,620
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,550
    25th
    $91,530
    50th (median)
    $100,540
    75th
    $108,780
    90th
    $118,140

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 75% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 25% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    El Centro, 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 San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $46,740
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $133,190
    Firefighters $121,270
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $41,930
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $40,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $173,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in San Francisco, CA is $48.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in San Francisco, CA is 73.4% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $74,550 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $91,530.