Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Arizona
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Arizona earn a median of $54,970 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,970
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 14,230
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,620; the top 10% earn over $65,030. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Arizona
Similar jobs in Arizona
- Bailiffs$46,390 median in Arizona
- Security Guards$38,290 median in Arizona
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$78,880 median in Arizona
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$74,840 median in Arizona
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$59,650 median in Arizona
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$49,090 median in Arizona (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Arizona
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Arizona?
The median is $54,970 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,620 and the top 10% earn over $65,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 24 of 49 (−7% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.