How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Bellingham?
$83,030a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Bellingham, WA metro area. That is $39.92 an hour or $6,919 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.92
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,270Median: $83,030Highest 10%: $93,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,270 | $29.94 | |
| 25th | $68,880 | $33.12 | |
| Median | $83,030 | $39.92 | |
| 75th | $83,030 | $39.92 | |
| 90th | $93,960 | $45.17 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Portland, OR | $84,640 |
| Olympia, WA | $81,550 |
| Seattle, WA | $81,550 |
| Kennewick, WA | $79,460 |
| Spokane, WA | $79,460 |
| Bremerton, WA | $77,480 |
| Yakima, WA | $76,070 |
| Lewiston, ID | $48,000 |
Related jobs in Bellingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker | $137,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $132,700 |
| Detective and Criminal Investigator | $122,800 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $101,800 |
| Firefighter | $101,100 |
| Crossing Guard and Flagger | $56,450 |
| Protective Service Worker | $50,520 |
| Security Guard | $44,310 |
| Lifeguard | $37,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Bellingham?
The median hourly pay in the Bellingham, WA metro area is $39.92 ($83,030 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Bellingham than the national average?
Yes: $83,030 against $58,940 nationally, 41% more.
How does Bellingham compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $79,460, so Bellingham pays 4% more.
Where does Bellingham rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
19 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $93,960 or more.
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.