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

$81,550a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. That is $39.21 an hour or $6,796 a month.

Hourly: $39.21
Vs. national median: +38%
Rank among cities: 22 of 281
Jobs in the area: 230

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $70,270Median: $81,550Highest 10%: $86,980

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$70,270	$33.78
25th	$70,270	$33.78
Median	$81,550	$39.21
75th	$83,510	$40.15
90th	$86,980	$41.82

Other cities in Washington

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Portland, OR	$84,640
Bellingham, WA	$83,030
Seattle, WA	$81,550
Kennewick, WA	$79,460
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 Olympia

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$140,700
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$127,100
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$104,600
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$99,810
Firefighter	$90,050
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$88,790
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$55,960
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$51,400
Protective Service Worker	$51,040
Security Guard	$43,920

Salaries for every job in Olympia, WA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area is $39.21 ($81,550 a year).

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

Yes: $81,550 against $58,940 nationally, 38% more.

How does Olympia compare with the rest of Washington?

The median in Washington is $79,460, so Olympia pays 3% more.

Where does Olympia rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

22 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $70,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,980 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.