Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $51,560 -11.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.79
10th percentile $37,390
90th percentile $60,210
Employed locally 160
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,390
    25th
    $37,390
    50th (median)
    $51,560
    75th
    $52,890
    90th
    $60,210

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 75% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 25% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $97,490
    California $95,840
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $94,740
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,280
    Alexandria, LA $81,430

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,690
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $84,730
    Firefighters $64,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $112,310
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $69,460
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $24,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Waterloo, IA is $24.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Waterloo, IA is 11.1% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $37,390 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,390.