How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Salem?
$83,690a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $40.24 an hour or $6,974 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.24
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,100Median: $83,690Highest 10%: $91,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| 25th | $72,230 | $34.73 | |
| Median | $83,690 | $40.24 | |
| 75th | $87,660 | $42.14 | |
| 90th | $91,470 | $43.98 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Portland, OR | $84,640 |
| Bend, OR | $81,770 |
| Eugene, OR | $79,630 |
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Salaries for every job in Salem, ORFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $40.24 ($83,690 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $83,690 against $58,940 nationally, 42% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $83,690, so Salem pays 0% more.
Where does Salem rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
18 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,470 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.