Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $66,460 +14.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.95
10th percentile $42,440
90th percentile $83,700
Employed locally 850
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,440
    25th
    $51,820
    50th (median)
    $66,460
    75th
    $75,400
    90th
    $83,700

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 104% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 4% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,410
    Reading, PA $69,400
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $68,100
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $65,290
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $64,520

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,040
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,070
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,580
    Firefighters $55,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $88,900
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $37,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Scranton, PA is $31.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Scranton, PA is 14.6% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $42,440 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,820.