Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #2 of 49 · NJ
38% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $87,780 ≈ $42/hr
Median annual salary $94,770
Employment 7,570
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $51,410P25 $72,420 Median $94,770P75 $106,570P90 $106,570
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in New Jersey earn between $51,410 and $106,570. 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 New Jersey is $87,780, about 38% above the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $42/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | $106,570 | $95,300 | 1,090 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $63,820 | $68,080 | 220 |