Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Oregon
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Oregon earn a median of $83,690 a year, +42% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $83,690
- vs. U.S. median
- +42% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,650
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,200; the top 10% earn over $95,820. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Oregon
Similar jobs in Oregon
- Bailiffs$57,140 median in Oregon
- Security Guards$45,500 median in Oregon
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$88,140 median in Oregon
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$99,890 median in Oregon
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$60,940 median in Oregon
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$49,520 median in Oregon (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Oregon
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Oregon?
The median is $83,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,200 and the top 10% earn over $95,820. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 49 (+42% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.