Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Nevada
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Nevada earn a median of $76,490 a year, +30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +30% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,240
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,150; the top 10% earn over $102,610. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Nevada
Similar jobs in Nevada
- Bailiffs$71,230 median in Nevada
- Security Guards$37,310 median in Nevada
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$78,140 median in Nevada
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$107,260 median in Nevada
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$53,210 median in Nevada
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$54,790 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Nevada
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Nevada?
The median is $76,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,150 and the top 10% earn over $102,610. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 49 (+30% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.