How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Utah?
$67,290a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Utah. That is $32.35 an hour or $5,608 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.35
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,700Median: $67,290Highest 10%: $84,680
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,700 | $22.93 | |
| 25th | $59,120 | $28.42 | |
| Median | $67,290 | $32.35 | |
| 75th | $79,190 | $38.07 | |
| 90th | $84,680 | $40.71 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Provo, UT | $79,190 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $65,910 |
| Ogden, UT | $56,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 9. Wisconsin | $73,470 |
| 10. Alaska | $71,360 |
| 11. Hawaii | $69,570 |
| 12. Utah | $67,290 |
| 13. Minnesota | $66,040 |
| 14. Delaware | $65,880 |
| 15. Connecticut | $64,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $32.35 ($67,290 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Utah than the national average?
Yes: $67,290 against $58,940 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Utah rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Utah ranks 12 of 49 states.
Which city in Utah pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT, with a median of $79,190 a year.
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.