Bailiffs, Correctional Officers, and Jailers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for bailiffs, correctional officers, and jailerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $63,540 ≈ $31/hr
National median salary $58,850
Total employment 397,800 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do bailiffs, correctional officers, and jailers make in the U.S.?
The median bailiffs, correctional officers, and jailers salary in the United States is $58,850 per year (mean $63,540), and about 80% earn between $42,620 and $93,220.
How much do bailiffs, correctional officers, and jailers make per hour?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,540 and 2,080 work hours per year.