Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $80,280 +38.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.60
10th percentile $67,960
90th percentile $95,550
Employed locally 2,090
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,960
    25th
    $74,480
    50th (median)
    $80,280
    75th
    $94,380
    90th
    $95,550

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 71% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 29% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $92,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Bellingham, WA $83,860
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,910
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,400
    Yakima, WA $78,020

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$48,400
    Firefighters$102,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$114,200
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$42,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$128,800
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$58,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Seattle, WA is $38.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Seattle, WA is 38.5% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $67,960 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,480.