Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,540 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.55
10th percentile $44,620
90th percentile $84,010
Employed locally 2,530
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,620
    25th
    $48,820
    50th (median)
    $63,540
    75th
    $78,810
    90th
    $84,010

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75,610
    Security Guards$34,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$92,480
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,930
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$41,600
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$55,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $30.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 9.6% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $44,620 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,820.