Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Vermont
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Vermont earn a median of $53,810 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $53,810
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range in Vermont
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,010; the top 10% earn over $71,660. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
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- Security Guards$45,550 median in Vermont
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$68,910 median in Vermont
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$81,700 median in Vermont
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$78,110 median in Vermont
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$57,490 median in Vermont (broader BLS group)
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$59,470 median in Vermont
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Vermont
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Vermont?
The median is $53,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,010 and the top 10% earn over $71,660. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Vermont a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 49 (−9% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.