Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Massachusetts
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Massachusetts earn a median of $86,310 a year, +46% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,310
- vs. U.S. median
- +46% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,360
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,520; the top 10% earn over $101,620. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Massachusetts
Similar jobs in Massachusetts
- Bailiffs$86,730 median in Massachusetts
- Security Guards$44,670 median in Massachusetts
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$78,940 median in Massachusetts
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$105,930 median in Massachusetts
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$57,890 median in Massachusetts
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$50,040 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Massachusetts
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $86,310 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,520 and the top 10% earn over $101,620. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 49 (+46% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.