Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $68,700 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.03
10th percentile $58,130
90th percentile $79,090
Employed locally 2,220
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,130
    25th
    $64,520
    50th (median)
    $68,700
    75th
    $75,660
    90th
    $79,090

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,930
    Security Guards$38,200
    School Bus Monitors$33,930
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$86,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$88,130
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$95,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Southwest New York is $33.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.03 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Southwest New York is 18.5% 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 Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $58,130 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,520.