How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in San Luis Obispo?
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area. That is $51.55 an hour or $8,935 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.55
- Vs. national median
- +82%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,720 | $41.21 | |
| 25th | $95,080 | $45.71 | |
| Median | $107,200 | $51.55 | |
| 75th | $110,400 | $53.10 | |
| 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 |
| Stockton, CA | $107,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $99,880 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $94,740 |
| Riverside, CA | $94,730 |
| 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 San Luis Obispo, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in San Luis Obispo?
The median hourly pay in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area is $51.55 ($107,200 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in San Luis Obispo than the national average?
Yes: $107,200 against $58,940 nationally, 82% more.
How does San Luis Obispo compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $96,370, so San Luis Obispo pays 11% more.
Where does San Luis Obispo rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
4 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in San Luis Obispo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,720 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.