Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $78,020 +34.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.51
10th percentile $53,750
90th percentile $78,240
Employed locally 210
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,750
    25th
    $63,760
    50th (median)
    $78,020
    75th
    $78,020
    90th
    $78,240

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 115% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 15% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $92,190
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,590
    Bellingham, WA $83,860
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $81,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $80,280
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $78,400

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $44,320
    Firefighters $37,020
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,690
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $85,840
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $119,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Yakima, WA is $37.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Yakima, WA is 34.6% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $53,750 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,760.