How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Santa Maria?

$94,740a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area. That is $45.55 an hour or $7,895 a month.

Hourly: $45.55
Vs. national median: +61%
Rank among cities: 8 of 281
Jobs in the area: 470

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $64,190Median: $94,740Highest 10%: $95,740

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$64,190	$30.86
25th	$79,620	$38.28
Median	$94,740	$45.55
75th	$95,740	$46.03
90th	$95,740	$46.03

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
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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Related jobs in Santa Maria

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$161,400
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$132,900
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$120,900
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$86,830
Firefighter	$82,250
Transportation Security Screener	$71,240
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$60,860
Crossing Guard and Flagger	$44,530
Security Guard	$43,250
Protective Service Worker	$39,910

Salaries for every job in Santa Maria, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA metro area is $45.55 ($94,740 a year).

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

Yes: $94,740 against $58,940 nationally, 61% more.

How does Santa Maria compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $96,370, so Santa Maria pays 2% less.

Where does Santa Maria rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

8 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $64,190 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,740 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.