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

$107,200a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area. That is $51.55 an hour or $8,935 a month.

Hourly
$51.55
Vs. national median
+82%
Rank among cities
5 of 281
Jobs in the area
1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,770Median: $107,200Highest 10%: $112,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$69,770$33.54
25th$78,130$37.56
Median$107,200$51.55
75th$109,600$52.68
90th$112,800$54.23

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
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
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in California Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Stockton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$125,300
Detective and Criminal Investigator$113,400
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$102,100
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$99,900
Firefighter$79,540
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$50,820
Private Detective and Investigator$50,220
Crossing Guard and Flagger$38,600
Security Guard$38,530
Lifeguard$38,480
Salaries for every job in Stockton, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Stockton-Lodi, CA metro area is $51.55 ($107,200 a year).

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

Yes: $107,200 against $58,940 nationally, 82% more.

How does Stockton compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $96,370, so Stockton pays 11% more.

Where does Stockton rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

5 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $69,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $112,800 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.