How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Colorado?
$62,140a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Colorado. That is $29.88 an hour or $5,178 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.88
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 7,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,370Median: $62,140Highest 10%: $87,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,370 | $25.18 | |
| 25th | $56,350 | $27.09 | |
| Median | $62,140 | $29.88 | |
| 75th | $75,350 | $36.23 | |
| 90th | $87,690 | $42.16 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greeley, CO | $75,330 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $73,150 |
| Denver, CO | $65,660 |
| Pueblo, CO | $59,600 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $57,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 17. Michigan | $64,020 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $63,460 |
| 19. Nebraska | $63,380 |
| 20. Colorado | $62,140 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $61,360 |
| 22. Ohio | $59,370 |
| 23. Kansas | $56,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $29.88 ($62,140 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $62,140 against $58,940 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Colorado rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Colorado ranks 20 of 49 states.
Which city in Colorado pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Greeley, CO, with a median of $75,330 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.