How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Washington?
$79,460a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Washington. That is $38.20 an hour or $6,622 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.20
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,460Median: $79,460Highest 10%: $95,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,460 | $30.99 | |
| 25th | $70,600 | $33.94 | |
| Median | $79,460 | $38.20 | |
| 75th | $81,550 | $39.21 | |
| 90th | $95,430 | $45.88 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $84,640 |
| Bellingham, WA | $83,030 |
| Olympia, WA | $81,550 |
| Seattle, WA | $81,550 |
| Kennewick, WA | $79,460 |
| Spokane, WA | $79,460 |
| Bremerton, WA | $77,480 |
| Yakima, WA | $76,070 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $62,270 |
| Lewiston, ID | $48,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 2. New Jersey | $94,770 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $86,310 |
| 4. Oregon | $83,690 |
| 5. Washington | $79,460 |
| 6. Illinois | $79,190 |
| 7. New York | $76,820 |
| 8. Nevada | $76,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $38.20 ($79,460 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $79,460 against $58,940 nationally, 35% more.
Where does Washington rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Washington ranks 5 of 49 states.
Which city in Washington pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $84,640 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.