Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $54,970 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.43
10th percentile $45,620
90th percentile $69,990
Employed locally 2,080
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,620
    25th
    $49,990
    50th (median)
    $54,970
    75th
    $61,070
    90th
    $69,990

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 81% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 19% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $58,210
    Flagstaff, AZ $57,790
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $56,060
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $52,900
    Yuma, AZ $49,070
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $45,820

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,850
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $78,180
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,230
    Firefighters $48,530
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,290
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $102,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Tucson, AZ is $26.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Tucson, AZ is 5.2% below 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $45,620 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,990.