How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Pennsylvania?
$63,460a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Pennsylvania. That is $30.51 an hour or $5,288 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.51
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 18 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 15,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,840Median: $63,460Highest 10%: $85,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| 25th | $50,500 | $24.28 | |
| Median | $63,460 | $30.51 | |
| 75th | $79,390 | $38.17 | |
| 90th | $85,630 | $41.17 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reading, PA | $69,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,200 |
| State College, PA | $66,730 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $63,460 |
| Scranton, PA | $61,800 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,540 |
| Lancaster, PA | $59,430 |
| Johnstown, PA | $56,450 |
| Allentown, PA | $51,990 |
| Erie, PA | $51,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 15. Connecticut | $64,750 |
| 16. Maryland | $64,250 |
| 17. Michigan | $64,020 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $63,460 |
| 19. Nebraska | $63,380 |
| 20. Colorado | $62,140 |
| 21. New Hampshire | $61,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $30.51 ($63,460 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $63,460 against $58,940 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 18 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Reading, PA, with a median of $69,400 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.