How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Riverside?
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $45.54 an hour or $7,894 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.54
- Vs. national median
- +61%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 4,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,380 | $30.47 | |
| 25th | $75,970 | $36.52 | |
| Median | $94,730 | $45.54 | |
| 75th | $109,400 | $52.58 | |
| 90th | $114,700 | $55.16 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| San Jose, CA | $132,700 |
| Salinas, CA | $109,600 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $107,200 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $107,200 |
| Stockton, CA | $107,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $99,880 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $94,740 |
| Fresno, CA | $94,010 |
| Sacramento, CA | $89,730 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $80,950 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,770 |
| Merced, CA | $78,370 |
| Redding, CA | $57,960 |
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Salaries for every job in Riverside, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Riverside?
The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $45.54 ($94,730 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Riverside than the national average?
Yes: $94,730 against $58,940 nationally, 61% more.
How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $96,370, so Riverside pays 2% less.
Where does Riverside rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
9 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,700 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.