How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Maryland?
$64,250a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Maryland. That is $30.89 an hour or $5,354 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.89
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,100Median: $64,250Highest 10%: $82,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,100 | $25.53 | |
| 25th | $59,700 | $28.70 | |
| Median | $64,250 | $30.89 | |
| 75th | $66,680 | $32.06 | |
| 90th | $82,280 | $39.56 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $70,570 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,200 |
| Baltimore, MD | $64,250 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $64,250 |
| Salisbury, MD | $64,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 13. Minnesota | $66,040 |
| 14. Delaware | $65,880 |
| 15. Connecticut | $64,750 |
| 16. Maryland | $64,250 |
| 17. Michigan | $64,020 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $63,460 |
| 19. Nebraska | $63,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $30.89 ($64,250 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $64,250 against $58,940 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Maryland rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Maryland ranks 16 of 49 states.
Which city in Maryland pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $70,570 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.