How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $40.69 an hour or $7,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.69
- Vs. national median
- +44%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 1,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,510 | $31.01 | |
| 25th | $74,750 | $35.94 | |
| Median | $84,640 | $40.69 | |
| 75th | $92,740 | $44.59 | |
| 90th | $95,820 | $46.07 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Salem, OR | $83,690 |
| Bend, OR | $81,770 |
| Eugene, OR | $79,630 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $40.69 ($84,640 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $84,640 against $58,940 nationally, 44% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $83,690, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
15 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,820 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.