How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Arizona?
$54,970a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Arizona. That is $26.43 an hour or $4,581 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.43
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 14,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,620Median: $54,970Highest 10%: $65,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,620 | $21.93 | |
| 25th | $49,140 | $23.63 | |
| Median | $54,970 | $26.43 | |
| 75th | $62,340 | $29.97 | |
| 90th | $65,030 | $31.26 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $58,210 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $57,790 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $57,280 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $54,970 |
| Tucson, AZ | $54,970 |
| Yuma, AZ | $50,940 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $47,260 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 21. New Hampshire | $61,360 |
| 22. Ohio | $59,370 |
| 23. Kansas | $56,120 |
| 24. Arizona | $54,970 |
| 25. Wyoming | $54,780 |
| 26. Vermont | $53,810 |
| 27. Idaho | $53,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $26.43 ($54,970 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Arizona than the national average?
No: $54,970 against $58,940 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Arizona rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Arizona ranks 24 of 49 states.
Which city in Arizona pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ, with a median of $58,210 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.