Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Washington
Ranked #6 of 49 · WA
22.8% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $78,150 ≈ $38/hr
Median annual salary $79,460
Employment 6,800
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $64,460P25 $70,600 Median $79,460P75 $81,550P90 $95,430
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in Washington earn between $64,460 and $95,430. 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 Washington is $78,150, about 22.8% above the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $38/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Washington
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA | $83,030 | $79,000 | 120 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $81,550 | $79,370 | 230 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $81,550 | $84,860 | 2,170 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $79,460 | $75,530 | 590 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $79,460 | $77,210 | 630 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $77,700 | $74,430 | 1,360 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $77,480 | $78,890 | 130 |
| Yakima, WA | $76,070 | $70,800 | 220 |