Correctional Officers and Jailers: Median Annual Wage by State
Median annual pay for correctional officers and jailers. Half earn more than this and half less, before adjusting for local cost of living.
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Highest states
| State | Correctional Officers and Jailers: Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| California | $96,370 |
| New Jersey | $94,770 |
| Massachusetts | $86,310 |
| Oregon | $83,690 |
| Washington | $79,460 |
| Illinois | $79,190 |
| New York | $76,820 |
| Nevada | $76,490 |
| Wisconsin | $73,470 |
| Alaska | $71,360 |
| Hawaii | $69,570 |
| Utah | $67,290 |
Lowest states
| State | Correctional Officers and Jailers: Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Puerto Rico | $36,030 |
| Mississippi | $38,720 |
| Louisiana | $39,850 |
| Arkansas | $40,330 |
| Kentucky | $42,310 |
| Missouri | $42,620 |
| Oklahoma | $45,690 |
| Alabama | $46,660 |
| Georgia | $47,520 |
| South Carolina | $47,890 |
| New Mexico | $47,940 |
| Indiana | $48,340 |