Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $30.51 an hour ($63,460 a year). About 15,560 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($58,940). Pennsylvania ranks 18th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.52 | $46,840 |
| 25% of workers | $24.28 | $50,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.51 | $63,460 |
| 75% of workers | $38.17 | $79,390 |
| 90% of workers | $41.17 | $85,630 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | $69,400 | 240 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $67,200 | 5,570 |
| State College | $66,730 | 770 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $63,460 | 760 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $61,800 | 870 |
| Pittsburgh | $60,540 | 1,160 |
| Lancaster | $59,430 | 250 |
| Johnstown | $56,450 | 190 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $51,990 | 520 |
| Erie | $51,250 | 410 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $37,050 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $85,470 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $102,400 |
| Residential Advisors | $40,010 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $67,370 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $97,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $47,510 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $94,600 |
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