Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in California
$92,410avg. a year
$44.43 an hour · 37,860 employed
Correctional Officers and Jailers in California earn an average of $92,410 a year. That is $28,780 (45%) more than the U.S. average of $63,630. The best-paying metro area is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $126,290.
$96,370Median pay
$44.43Average hourly
+14%Avg. pay since 2020
#1Of 49 states
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for correctional officers and jailers by metro area. Swipe to see all 14.
11,050 jobs
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$126,290
$60.71 an hour
2710 jobs
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA
$102,510
$49.29 an hour
31,510 jobs
Salinas, CA
$99,160
$47.67 an hour
41,500 jobs
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$97,620
$46.93 an hour
53,280 jobs
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
$96,930
$46.60 an hour
61,220 jobs
Stockton-Lodi, CA
$95,460
$45.90 an hour
72,660 jobs
Fresno, CA
$90,780
$43.64 an hour
84,800 jobs
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$90,290
$43.41 an hour
9120 jobs
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
$87,850
$42.24 an hour
10470 jobs
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
$86,470
$41.57 an hour
111,920 jobs
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$86,280
$41.48 an hour
126,070 jobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$83,090
$39.95 an hour
13270 jobs
Merced, CA
$77,060
$37.05 an hour
14110 jobs
Redding, CA
$65,780
$31.63 an hour
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Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where California correctional officers and jailers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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California vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $63,630 | $30.59 |
| California | $92,410 | $44.43 |
| Nevada | $82,150 | $39.49 |
| Oregon | $80,890 | $38.89 |
| Arizona | $56,080 | $26.96 |
Related jobs in California
Average pay, California, May 2025
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Questions and answers
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in California?
The average is $92,410 a year, and the median is $96,370. That is $28,780 (45%) more than the U.S. average of $63,630.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$44.43 an hour on average; the median is $46.33.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($126,290), followed by San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA ($102,510). The lowest average among 14 metro areas with data is Redding, CA ($65,780).
How does California rank?
California ranks #1 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 33-3012. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national correctional officers and jailers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.