Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $104,090 +79.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.04
10th percentile $91,280
90th percentile $111,590
Employed locally 700
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,280
    25th
    $96,210
    50th (median)
    $104,090
    75th
    $106,380
    90th
    $111,590

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 111% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 11% 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
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    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
    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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,860
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $101,690
    Firefighters $73,930
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $47,370
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $127,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $50.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 79.6% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $91,280 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,210.