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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Springfield?

$69,650a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Springfield, MA metro area. That is $33.49 an hour or $5,804 a month.

Hourly
$33.49
Vs. national median
+18%
Rank among cities
50 of 281
Jobs in the area
540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,500Median: $69,650Highest 10%: $83,390
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$61,500$29.57
25th$67,170$32.29
Median$69,650$33.49
75th$79,620$38.28
90th$83,390$40.09

Other cities in Massachusetts

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Worcester, MA$91,980
Boston, MA$89,060
Barnstable Town, MA$84,610
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Massachusetts Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Springfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

Detective and Criminal Investigator$109,500
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,210
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$92,500
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$83,050
Firefighter$66,720
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$59,630
Security Guard$40,340
Crossing Guard and Flagger$37,180
Lifeguard$34,110
Salaries for every job in Springfield, MA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Springfield, MA metro area is $33.49 ($69,650 a year).

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

Yes: $69,650 against $58,940 nationally, 18% more.

How does Springfield compare with the rest of Massachusetts?

The median in Massachusetts is $86,310, so Springfield pays 19% less.

Where does Springfield rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

50 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $61,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,390 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.