How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Erie?
$51,250a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Erie, PA metro area. That is $24.64 an hour or $4,271 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.64
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 170 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,850Median: $51,250Highest 10%: $84,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,850 | $18.68 | |
| 25th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| Median | $51,250 | $24.64 | |
| 75th | $69,760 | $33.54 | |
| 90th | $84,930 | $40.83 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Reading, PA | $69,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,200 |
| State College, PA | $66,730 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $63,460 |
| Scranton, PA | $61,800 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,540 |
| Lancaster, PA | $59,430 |
| Johnstown, PA | $56,450 |
| Allentown, PA | $51,990 |
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Salaries for every job in Erie, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Erie?
The median hourly pay in the Erie, PA metro area is $24.64 ($51,250 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Erie than the national average?
No: $51,250 against $58,940 nationally, 13% less.
How does Erie compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $63,460, so Erie pays 19% less.
Where does Erie rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
170 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Erie?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,930 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.