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Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area

Correctional Officers and Jailers in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area make a median of $63,690 a year, or about $30.62 an hour. The range runs from $49K at the entry level to $80K for experienced workers.

$64K
Median annual
$30.62/hr
Hourly rate
$49K
Entry level (10th %)
$80K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $64K get you in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,433/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home31.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$63,690/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,021/mo

About correctional officers and jailers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 365,380
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area employed: 210
Category: Public Safety

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area

Bar chart showing Correctional Officers and Jailers salary percentiles in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area: 10th percentile $49,030, 25th percentile $54,240, median $63,690, 75th percentile $76,360, 90th percentile $80,200. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$49K25th$54KMedian$64K75th$76K90th$80K
Bar chart showing Correctional Officers and Jailers salary percentiles in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area: 10th percentile $49,030, 25th percentile $54,240, median $63,690, 75th percentile $76,360, 90th percentile $80,200. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level correctional officers and jailers (10th percentile) start around $49K. Mid-career wages sit at $64K. Top earners bring in $80K or more, a $31K spread from bottom to top.

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Correctional Officers and Jailers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
California$96K+65%37,760
New Jersey$90K+56%7,840
Oregon$83K+43%3,910
Massachusetts$79K+36%5,810
Illinois$79K+36%12,210
Nevada$77K+32%3,010
Washington$76K+32%6,470
New York$75K+30%29,710
Wisconsin$74K+28%6,290
Alaska$71K+23%810
Hawaii$66K+14%1,260
Michigan$65K+13%8,200
Minnesota$65K+12%3,470
Pennsylvania$64K+10%15,260
Connecticut$63K+8%3,710
Nebraska$63K+8%3,150
Maryland$62K+8%5,950
New Hampshire$61K+6%620
Utah$61K+6%1,980
Delaware$61K+5%1,610
Rhode Island$60K+4%990
Ohio$59K+2%12,350
North Dakota$56K-4%1,020
Arizona$55K-5%13,840
South Dakota$52K-10%1,380
Wyoming$52K-11%850
Tennessee$51K-11%7,610
Idaho$51K-11%2,240
Iowa$51K-11%3,210
Maine$51K-12%1,010
Texas$51K-12%39,150
West Virginia$50K-14%2,640
Virginia$50K-14%11,720
Montana$50K-14%1,320
Vermont$49K-15%460
North Carolina$49K-15%11,780
South Carolina$48K-16%4,940
Florida$48K-17%22,390
New Mexico$47K-18%2,960
Alabama$46K-20%4,730
Kansas$46K-21%3,640
Oklahoma$46K-21%3,690
Indiana$46K-21%6,870
Georgia$45K-23%10,090
Louisiana$42K-28%7,290
Missouri$41K-29%5,920
Arkansas$40K-30%4,250
Kentucky$40K-31%5,870
Mississippi$37K-37%4,530
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Frequently asked questions

How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area?

The median is $63,690 a year, that works out to about $31 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,030, and experienced correctional officers and jailers can clear $80,200. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $64K enough to live in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,433/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 31.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a correctional officers and jailers salary go in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area?

Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median correctional officers and jailers salary is worth about $63,690 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do correctional officers and jailers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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