How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Salisbury?
$64,250a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Salisbury, MD metro area. That is $30.89 an hour or $5,354 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.89
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 73 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,100Median: $64,250Highest 10%: $79,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,100 | $25.53 | |
| 25th | $61,420 | $29.53 | |
| Median | $64,250 | $30.89 | |
| 75th | $66,680 | $32.06 | |
| 90th | $79,260 | $38.11 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Washington, DC | $70,570 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,200 |
| Baltimore, MD | $64,250 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $64,250 |
Related jobs in Salisbury
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective | $95,020 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer | $75,290 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer | $58,580 |
| Security Guard | $37,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Salisbury?
The median hourly pay in the Salisbury, MD metro area is $30.89 ($64,250 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Salisbury than the national average?
Yes: $64,250 against $58,940 nationally, 9% more.
How does Salisbury compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $64,250, so Salisbury pays 0% more.
Where does Salisbury rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
73 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Salisbury?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,260 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.