How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Tucson?
$54,970a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $26.43 an hour or $4,581 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.43
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 132 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 2,090
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,620Median: $54,970Highest 10%: $71,410
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,620 | $21.93 | |
| 25th | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| Median | $54,970 | $26.43 | |
| 75th | $60,460 | $29.07 | |
| 90th | $71,410 | $34.33 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $58,210 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $57,790 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $57,280 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $54,970 |
| Yuma, AZ | $50,940 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $47,260 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $26.43 ($54,970 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $54,970 against $58,940 nationally, 7% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $54,970, so Tucson pays 0% more.
Where does Tucson rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
132 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,410 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.