The salary statistics and trend of correctional officers and jailers in the industry of vocational rehabilitation services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare correctional officer and jailer salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $24,760 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $25,820 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $27,580 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $29,350 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $30,400 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for correctional officers and jailers in the industry of vocational rehabilitation services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) correctional officers and jailers is $30,400. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $27,580. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent correctional officers and jailers is $24,760.
The average salaries of correctional officers and jailers in five industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. We note that the salary of correctional officers and jailers in the industry of vocational rehabilitation services ($27,580) is in the middle range among all industries within the sector of health care and social assistance. For salary information of correctional officers and jailers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Hospitals - Privately owned | |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals - Privately owned | |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Services | |
| Nursing and Residential Care Facilities | |
| Other Residential Care Facilities | |