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Correctional Officers and Jailers
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$53,130
Median Annual
$48,930
Total Workforce
16,910
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $123,750 | 1,050 |
| #2 | San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $101,770 | 700 |
| #3 | El Centro, CA | $98,320 | 1,320 |
| #4 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $97,890 | 1,620 |
| #5 | Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $97,850 | 1,290 |
| #6 | Salinas, CA | $97,760 | 1,490 |
| #7 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $94,880 | 3,290 |
| #8 | California | $91,470 | 37,760 |
| #9 | North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $90,420 | 970 |
| #10 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $89,710 | 120 |
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