How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Fresno?
$94,010a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $45.20 an hour or $7,834 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.20
- Vs. national median
- +60%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 2,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,880Median: $94,010Highest 10%: $113,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,880 | $31.19 | |
| 25th | $77,420 | $37.22 | |
| Median | $94,010 | $45.20 | |
| 75th | $109,400 | $52.58 | |
| 90th | $113,700 | $54.64 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| San Jose, CA | $132,700 |
| Salinas, CA | $109,600 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $107,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $107,200 |
| Stockton, CA | $107,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $99,880 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $94,740 |
| Riverside, CA | $94,730 |
| Sacramento, CA | $89,730 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $80,950 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,770 |
| Merced, CA | $78,370 |
| Redding, CA | $57,960 |
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Salaries for every job in Fresno, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $45.20 ($94,010 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Fresno than the national average?
Yes: $94,010 against $58,940 nationally, 60% more.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $96,370, so Fresno pays 2% less.
Where does Fresno rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
10 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,700 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.