Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $131,210 +126.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.08
10th percentile $93,960
90th percentile $131,210
Employed locally 1,050
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $93,960
    25th
    $131,210
    50th (median)
    $131,210
    75th
    $131,210
    90th
    $131,210

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 83% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Correctional Officers and Jailers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $150,650
    Firefighters $164,940
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $55,870
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $45,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $70,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in San Jose, CA is $63.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in San Jose, CA is 126.3% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $93,960 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,210.