Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Wyoming
In Wyoming, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $26.34 an hour ($54,780 a year). About 920 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($58,940). Wyoming ranks 25th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in Wyoming
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.20 | $50,340 |
| 25% of workers | $25.26 | $52,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $26.34 | $54,780 |
| 75% of workers | $29.70 | $61,780 |
| 90% of workers | $34.14 | $71,010 |
Wyoming unemployment rate: 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 Wyoming
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $66,140 |
| Security Guards | $39,200 |
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