Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Washington

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Washington

Correctional Officers and Jailers in Washington earn a median salary of $73,379 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +26.6% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 9,200 correctional officers and jailers are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $60,540 to $83,860 depending on location.

$73,379 Avg median salary in Washington
$83,860 Highest paying metro
$60,540 Lowest paying metro
9,200 Employed in Washington

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      Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in Washington

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Bellingham, WA $83,860 $79,050 $83,860 130
      Seattle, WA $80,280 $74,480 $94,380 2,090
      Bremerton, WA $78,400 $78,400 $91,840 130
      Yakima, WA $78,020 $63,760 $78,020 210
      Olympia, WA $77,170 $70,370 $83,630 270
      Kennewick, WA $76,400 $67,960 $78,490 540
      Spokane, WA $76,400 $67,960 $80,590 590
      Western Washington $74,480 $67,200 $76,570 1,280
      Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV $69,040 $58,420 $75,360 3,610
      Eastern Washington $63,690 $54,240 $76,360 210
      Wenatchee, WA $62,270 $58,340 $71,430 40
      Longview, WA $60,540 $60,540 $69,150 100

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