Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $61,350 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.49
10th percentile $47,080
90th percentile $96,660
Employed locally 140
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,080
    25th
    $48,030
    50th (median)
    $61,350
    75th
    $78,080
    90th
    $96,660

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 82% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 18% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $86,930
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $85,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,910
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $79,080
    Illinois $78,750

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $41,920
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,130
    Firefighters $64,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $108,270
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $90,690
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Springfield, IL is $29.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Springfield, IL is 5.8% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $47,080 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,030.