How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Oregon?
$83,690a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Oregon. That is $40.24 an hour or $6,974 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.24
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,200Median: $83,690Highest 10%: $95,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,200 | $30.87 | |
| 25th | $72,230 | $34.73 | |
| Median | $83,690 | $40.24 | |
| 75th | $87,660 | $42.14 | |
| 90th | $95,820 | $46.07 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $84,640 |
| Salem, OR | $83,690 |
| Bend, OR | $81,770 |
| Eugene, OR | $79,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 1. California | $96,370 |
| 2. New Jersey | $94,770 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $86,310 |
| 4. Oregon | $83,690 |
| 5. Washington | $79,460 |
| 6. Illinois | $79,190 |
| 7. New York | $76,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $40.24 ($83,690 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $83,690 against $58,940 nationally, 42% more.
Where does Oregon rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Oregon ranks 4 of 49 states.
Which city in Oregon pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $84,640 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.