Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Visalia, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Visalia, CA

Median annual salary $79,370 +36.9% vs national
Median hourly $38.16
10th percentile $46,810
90th percentile $105,220
Employed locally 240
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,810
    25th
    $46,810
    50th (median)
    $79,370
    75th
    $79,370
    90th
    $105,220

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 114% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 14% 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
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $107,220
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    El Centro, CA $104,090

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,630
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,990
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,690
    Firefighters $61,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $90,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $128,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Visalia, CA is $38.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Visalia, CA is 36.9% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $46,810 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,810.