Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $94,740 +63.4% vs national
Median hourly $45.55
10th percentile $64,190
90th percentile $95,740
Employed locally 470
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,190
    25th
    $79,620
    50th (median)
    $94,740
    75th
    $95,740
    90th
    $95,740

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 99% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 1% 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
    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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $119,580
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,470
    Firefighters $74,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $38,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $133,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Santa Maria, CA is $45.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 63.4% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $64,190 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,620.