Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Tucson
In Tucson (AZ), the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $26.43 an hour ($54,970 a year). About 2,090 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($58,940). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($54,970).
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Tucson (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.93 | $45,620 |
| 25% of workers | $23.59 | $49,070 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.43 | $54,970 |
| 75% of workers | $29.07 | $60,460 |
| 90% of workers | $34.33 | $71,410 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $58,210 | 200 |
| Flagstaff | $57,790 | 50 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $57,280 | 8,920 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $54,970 | 520 |
| Tucson (this page) | $54,970 | 2,090 |
| Yuma | $50,940 | 1,360 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $47,260 | 210 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for correctional officers and jailers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.4% over ten years, declining · about 28,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Tucson (AZ)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $36,250 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $105,350 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $76,970 |
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