Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Washington
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Washington earn a median of $79,460 a year, +35% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,460
- vs. U.S. median
- +35% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,800
Pay range in Washington
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,460; the top 10% earn over $95,430. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near Washington
Similar jobs in Washington
- Bailiffs$78,290 median in Washington
- Security Guards$47,100 median in Washington
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$102,080 median in Washington
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$98,910 median in Washington
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$62,510 median in Washington
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$42,170 median in Washington (broader BLS group)
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in Washington
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Washington?
The median is $79,460 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,460 and the top 10% earn over $95,430. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Washington a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 49 (+35% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.