How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Scranton?
$61,800a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area. That is $29.71 an hour or $5,150 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.71
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,200Median: $61,800Highest 10%: $84,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,200 | $21.25 | |
| 25th | $51,300 | $24.66 | |
| Median | $61,800 | $29.71 | |
| 75th | $69,760 | $33.54 | |
| 90th | $84,930 | $40.83 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Reading, PA | $69,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $67,200 |
| State College, PA | $66,730 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $63,460 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,540 |
| Lancaster, PA | $59,430 |
| Johnstown, PA | $56,450 |
| Allentown, PA | $51,990 |
| Erie, PA | $51,250 |
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Salaries for every job in Scranton, PAFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Scranton?
The median hourly pay in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area is $29.71 ($61,800 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Scranton than the national average?
Yes: $61,800 against $58,940 nationally, 5% more.
How does Scranton compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $63,460, so Scranton pays 3% less.
Where does Scranton rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
85 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Scranton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,930 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.