How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Vermont?
$53,810a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Vermont. That is $25.87 an hour or $4,484 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.87
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,010Median: $53,810Highest 10%: $71,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,010 | $22.12 | |
| 25th | $48,320 | $23.23 | |
| Median | $53,810 | $25.87 | |
| 75th | $64,170 | $30.85 | |
| 90th | $71,660 | $34.45 |
Cities in Vermont
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Burlington, VT | $50,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 23. Kansas | $56,120 |
| 24. Arizona | $54,970 |
| 25. Wyoming | $54,780 |
| 26. Vermont | $53,810 |
| 27. Idaho | $53,580 |
| 28. Iowa | $53,040 |
| 29. South Dakota | $53,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Vermont?
The median hourly pay in Vermont is $25.87 ($53,810 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Vermont than the national average?
No: $53,810 against $58,940 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Vermont rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Vermont ranks 26 of 49 states.
Which city in Vermont pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Burlington-South Burlington, VT, with a median of $50,230 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.