How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in New Hampshire?
$61,360a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in New Hampshire. That is $29.50 an hour or $5,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.50
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,480Median: $61,360Highest 10%: $82,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,480 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $56,700 | $27.26 | |
| Median | $61,360 | $29.50 | |
| 75th | $72,380 | $34.80 | |
| 90th | $82,240 | $39.54 |
Cities in New Hampshire
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $89,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 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 |
| 24. Arizona | $54,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in New Hampshire?
The median hourly pay in New Hampshire is $29.50 ($61,360 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in New Hampshire than the national average?
Yes: $61,360 against $58,940 nationally, 4% more.
Where does New Hampshire rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
New Hampshire ranks 21 of 49 states.
Which city in New Hampshire pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $89,060 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.