Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $38.20 an hour ($79,460 a year). About 6,800 people work in this job there.
That is 35% higher than the U.S. median ($58,940). Washington ranks 5th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.99 | $64,460 |
| 25% of workers | $33.94 | $70,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.20 | $79,460 |
| 75% of workers | $39.21 | $81,550 |
| 90% of workers | $45.88 | $95,430 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $83,030 | 120 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $81,550 | 230 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $81,550 | 2,170 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $79,460 | 590 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $79,460 | 630 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $77,480 | 130 |
| Yakima | $76,070 | 220 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $62,270 | 40 |
Washington 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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $47,100 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $102,080 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $136,280 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $82,750 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $115,790 |
| Residential Advisors | $48,640 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $62,510 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $98,910 |
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