Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $68,700 +18.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.03
10th percentile $56,150
90th percentile $80,180
Employed locally 1,330
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,150
    25th
    $62,430
    50th (median)
    $68,700
    75th
    $75,660
    90th
    $80,180

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 100% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 0% above 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $92,190
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $75,330
    Elmira, NY $74,040
    Syracuse, NY $72,910
    Rochester, NY $72,410

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $44,790
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,590
    School Bus Monitors $34,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $88,220
    Firefighters $73,170
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $96,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Utica, NY is $33.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Utica, NY 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $56,150 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,430.