Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Virginia earn a median salary of $49,378 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.8% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 13,280 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $46,100 to $52,790 depending on location.
$49,378
Avg median salary in Virginia
$52,790
Highest paying metro
$46,100
Lowest paying metro
13,280
Employed in Virginia
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inCorrectional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern West Virginia | $52,790 | $47,990 | $65,460 | 350 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $52,220 | $47,020 | $56,950 | 280 |
| Richmond, VA | $52,050 | $46,790 | $59,820 | 2,080 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $50,670 | $50,670 | $50,670 | 150 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $50,550 | $48,970 | $56,990 | 80 |
| West Virginia | $49,990 | $47,990 | $63,340 | 2,640 |
| Roanoke, VA | $49,920 | $48,560 | $59,100 | 230 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $49,310 | $47,100 | $58,960 | 1,480 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $49,130 | $42,620 | $50,960 | 190 |
| Northwest Virginia | $48,840 | $48,840 | $56,580 | 270 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $48,240 | $48,240 | $56,680 | 110 |
| Northern West Virginia | $47,990 | $44,990 | $52,990 | 820 |
| Southside Virginia | $47,750 | $44,970 | $50,210 | 1,820 |
| Southwest Virginia | $47,750 | $46,100 | $51,150 | 2,090 |
| Northeast Virginia | $46,750 | $45,230 | $53,320 | 430 |
| Staunton, VA | $46,100 | $44,260 | $53,460 | 260 |