First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary by State
Also called: Supervisors of Correctional Officers
The national median pay for first-line supervisors of correctional officers is $77,970 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,840 in Missouri to $131,210 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $52,330
- 25th percentile
- $59,890
- Median
- $77,970
- 75th percentile
- $103,320
- Top 10%
- $127,780
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 53,380 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $131,210 | +68% | $108,830 | $155,600 | 4,550 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $117,450 | +51% | $105,200 | $139,090 | 1,340 |
| 3 | Utah | $110,410 | +42% | $76,320 | $129,960 | 340 |
| 4 | Nevada | $107,260 | +38% | $82,930 | $139,150 | 190 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $105,930 | +36% | $83,050 | $127,950 | 460 |
| 6 | Illinois | $105,450 | +35% | $83,990 | $160,790 | 2,860 |
| 7 | New York | $103,320 | +33% | $79,770 | $126,510 | 3,380 |
| 8 | Oregon | $99,890 | +28% | $86,090 | $130,380 | 610 |
| 9 | Washington | $98,910 | +27% | $82,560 | $124,530 | 1,400 |
| 10 | Alaska | $98,420 | +26% | $82,220 | $131,900 | 300 |
| 11 | Hawaii | $97,200 | +25% | $82,240 | $113,800 | 60 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $96,720 | +24% | $75,620 | $119,620 | 750 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $96,260 | +23% | $74,070 | $108,240 | 800 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $94,600 | +21% | $63,230 | $119,870 | 1,520 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $89,160 | +14% | $77,750 | $106,390 | 490 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $85,550 | +10% | $63,140 | $101,880 | 150 |
| 17 | Delaware | $84,760 | +9% | $59,160 | $104,880 | 240 |
| 18 | Vermont | $81,700 | +5% | $66,460 | $98,160 | 60 |
| 19 | Colorado | $81,460 | +4% | $70,610 | $118,710 | 810 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $80,490 | +3% | $60,930 | $105,020 | 340 |
| 21 | Alabama | $80,230 | +3% | $46,630 | $102,960 | 470 |
| 22 | Idaho | $79,330 | +2% | $60,110 | $105,680 | 160 |
| 23 | Maryland | $79,150 | +2% | $67,210 | $117,190 | 2,010 |
| 24 | Michigan | $78,150 | 0% | $63,690 | $103,330 | 1,020 |
| 25 | Ohio | $77,570 | −1% | $51,770 | $102,810 | 600 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $77,400 | −1% | $61,890 | $88,820 | 80 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $77,110 | −1% | $50,350 | $108,570 | 360 |
| 28 | Arizona | $74,840 | −4% | $67,570 | $99,490 | 890 |
| 29 | Montana | $74,630 | −4% | $59,160 | $78,120 | 240 |
| 30 | Iowa | $74,420 | −5% | $57,350 | $97,040 | 310 |
| 31 | Tennessee | $74,140 | −5% | $37,930 | $92,120 | 740 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $73,240 | −6% | $50,960 | $94,130 | 180 |
| 33 | Kansas | $71,590 | −8% | $50,030 | $95,230 | 1,080 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $70,770 | −9% | $65,210 | $95,660 | 110 |
| 35 | Maine | $67,750 | −13% | $57,160 | $82,190 | 140 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $67,270 | −14% | $51,130 | $94,300 | 1,090 |
| 37 | Virginia | $64,190 | −18% | $54,600 | $99,600 | 2,230 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $63,380 | −19% | $56,510 | $87,610 | 530 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $62,780 | −19% | $36,280 | $87,580 | 780 |
| 40 | Texas | $62,590 | −20% | $59,890 | $97,080 | 4,200 |
| 41 | Indiana | $61,460 | −21% | $49,390 | $84,810 | 1,360 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $58,960 | −24% | $44,890 | $90,080 | 1,300 |
| 43 | Georgia | $58,640 | −25% | $48,740 | $77,790 | 2,310 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $56,490 | −28% | $39,850 | $96,100 | 230 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $56,470 | −28% | $37,180 | $90,560 | 340 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $56,100 | −28% | $43,990 | $82,810 | 530 |
| 47 | Florida | $55,620 | −29% | $51,850 | $100,740 | 6,480 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $49,590 | −36% | $39,610 | $66,330 | 1,720 |
| 49 | Missouri | $46,840 | −40% | $46,840 | $73,030 | 1,090 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary questions
Which state pays first-line supervisors of correctional officers the most?
California, with a median of $131,210 a year (+68% vs. the national median of $77,970). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays first-line supervisors of correctional officers the least?
Missouri, with a median of $46,840 a year (−40% vs. national).
Where do most first-line supervisors of correctional officers work?
Florida has the most jobs, about 6,480, with a median of $55,620.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.