How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Boise City?
$54,830a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Boise City, ID metro area. That is $26.36 an hour or $4,569 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.36
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 134 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 1,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,610Median: $54,830Highest 10%: $80,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,610 | $23.85 | |
| 25th | $50,090 | $24.08 | |
| Median | $54,830 | $26.36 | |
| 75th | $63,840 | $30.69 | |
| 90th | $80,530 | $38.72 |
Other cities in Idaho
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $59,790 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $55,920 |
| Pocatello, ID | $49,610 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $48,420 |
| Lewiston, ID | $48,000 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Boise City?
The median hourly pay in the Boise City, ID metro area is $26.36 ($54,830 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Boise City than the national average?
No: $54,830 against $58,940 nationally, 7% less.
How does Boise City compare with the rest of Idaho?
The median in Idaho is $53,580, so Boise City pays 2% more.
Where does Boise City rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
134 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Boise City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,530 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.