Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $41.49 an hour ($86,310 a year). About 6,360 people work in this job there.
That is 46% higher than the U.S. median ($58,940). Massachusetts ranks 3rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.54 | $63,520 |
| 25% of workers | $34.27 | $71,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.49 | $86,310 |
| 75% of workers | $44.22 | $91,980 |
| 90% of workers | $48.86 | $101,620 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $91,980 | 640 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $89,060 | 4,510 |
| Barnstable Town | $84,610 | 180 |
| Springfield | $69,650 | 540 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $44,670 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $78,940 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $104,320 |
| Residential Advisors | $48,190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $57,890 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $110,150 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $94,590 |
| Bailiffs | $86,730 |
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