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

$59,600a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Pueblo, CO metro area. That is $28.65 an hour or $4,967 a month.

Hourly
$28.65
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
96 of 281
Jobs in the area
610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,350Median: $59,600Highest 10%: $72,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$56,350$27.09
25th$56,930$27.37
Median$59,600$28.65
75th$67,620$32.51
90th$72,420$34.82

Other cities in Colorado

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Greeley, CO$75,330
Grand Junction, CO$73,150
Denver, CO$65,660
Colorado Springs, CO$57,080
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Colorado Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Pueblo

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$103,300
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$77,590
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,060
Firefighter$61,560
Security Guard$40,360
Protective Service Worker$35,360
Salaries for every job in Pueblo, CO

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Pueblo, CO metro area is $28.65 ($59,600 a year).

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

Yes: $59,600 against $58,940 nationally, 1% more.

How does Pueblo compare with the rest of Colorado?

The median in Colorado is $62,140, so Pueblo pays 4% less.

Where does Pueblo rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

96 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $56,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,420 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.