How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Yakima?
$76,070a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Yakima, WA metro area. That is $36.57 an hour or $6,339 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.57
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 39 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,010Median: $76,070Highest 10%: $77,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,010 | $27.89 | |
| 25th | $63,010 | $30.29 | |
| Median | $76,070 | $36.57 | |
| 75th | $77,110 | $37.07 | |
| 90th | $77,110 | $37.07 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 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 |
| Lewiston, ID | $48,000 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Yakima?
The median hourly pay in the Yakima, WA metro area is $36.57 ($76,070 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Yakima than the national average?
Yes: $76,070 against $58,940 nationally, 29% more.
How does Yakima compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $79,460, so Yakima pays 4% less.
Where does Yakima rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
39 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Yakima?
The lowest-paid 10% make $58,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,110 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.