Correctional officers and jailers are most often employed by the Justice, public order, & safety activities industry. The average yearly wage for Correctional officers and jailers was $55,294 in 2021.
The locations that employ the most Correctional officers and jailers are Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, Clinton, Franklin, Essex & Hamilton Counties PUMA, NY, and Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Correctional officers and jailers are Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, Florence Town, Eloy (Northeast) & Coolidge Cities PUMA, AZ, and Apalachee Region (Outside Leon County) PUMA, FL.