How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Washington?
$70,570a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $33.93 an hour or $5,881 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.93
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 3,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,560Median: $70,570Highest 10%: $97,340
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,560 | $26.23 | |
| 25th | $59,770 | $28.74 | |
| Median | $70,570 | $33.93 | |
| 75th | $77,010 | $37.02 | |
| 90th | $97,340 | $46.80 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $33.93 ($70,570 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $70,570 against $58,940 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Washington rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
48 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,340 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.