How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Kennewick?

$79,460a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area. That is $38.20 an hour or $6,622 a month.

Hourly: $38.20
Vs. national median: +35%
Rank among cities: 27 of 281
Jobs in the area: 590

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $64,010Median: $79,460Highest 10%: $81,550

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$64,010	$30.77
25th	$70,600	$33.94
Median	$79,460	$38.20
75th	$80,870	$38.88
90th	$81,550	$39.21

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Portland, OR	$84,640
Bellingham, WA	$83,030
Olympia, WA	$81,550
Seattle, WA	$81,550
Spokane, WA	$79,460
Bremerton, WA	$77,480
Yakima, WA	$76,070
Lewiston, ID	$48,000

Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Washington Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Kennewick

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$136,100
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$105,100
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$104,600
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$103,800
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$96,510
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$82,880
Firefighter	$80,090
Transportation Security Screener	$63,130
Security Guard	$54,670
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$44,530

Salaries for every job in Kennewick, WA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Kennewick?

The median hourly pay in the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area is $38.20 ($79,460 a year).

Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Kennewick than the national average?

Yes: $79,460 against $58,940 nationally, 35% more.

How does Kennewick compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $79,460, so Kennewick pays 0% more.

Where does Kennewick rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

27 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Kennewick?

The lowest-paid 10% make $64,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,550 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.