Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Massachusetts
Ranked #3 of 49 · MA
30.3% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $82,890 ≈ $40/hr
Median annual salary $86,310
Employment 6,360
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $63,520P25 $71,280 Median $86,310P75 $91,980P90 $101,620
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in Massachusetts earn between $63,520 and $101,620. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean correctional officers and jailers salary in Massachusetts is $82,890, about 30.3% above the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $40/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester, MA | $91,980 | $88,420 | 640 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $89,060 | $84,780 | 4,510 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $84,610 | $80,630 | 180 |
| Springfield, MA | $69,650 | $72,300 | 540 |