Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in State College, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • State College, PA

Median annual salary $63,540 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.55
10th percentile $46,680
90th percentile $83,700
Employed locally 770
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,680
    25th
    $50,610
    50th (median)
    $63,540
    75th
    $78,120
    90th
    $83,700

    State College economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,748 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 87% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 13% 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
    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
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $66,460
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $65,290

    Related occupations in State College, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,350
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $84,510
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $37,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $93,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $111,160
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $102,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in State College, PA is $30.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in State College, PA 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 State College?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $46,680 per year in State College, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,610.