Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Grand Junction, CO make a median of $73,150 a year, or about $35.17 an hour. The range runs from $56K at the entry level to $91K for experienced workers.
So what does $73K get you in Grand Junction?
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Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for correctional officers and jailers in metros near Grand Junction, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $66K | , |
| Pueblo | $60K | , |
| Colorado Springs | $57K | , |
| Greeley | $75K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Grand Junction, CO
Entry-level correctional officers and jailers (10th percentile) start around $56K. Mid-career wages sit at $73K. Top earners bring in $91K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $96K | +64% | 37,860 |
| New Jersey | $95K | +61% | 7,570 |
| Massachusetts | $86K | +46% | 6,360 |
| Oregon | $84K | +42% | 3,650 |
| Washington | $79K | +35% | 6,800 |
| Illinois | $79K | +34% | 12,190 |
| New York | $77K | +30% | 27,770 |
| Nevada | $76K | +30% | 3,240 |
| Wisconsin | $73K | +25% | 7,360 |
| Alaska | $71K | +21% | 850 |
| Hawaii | $70K | +18% | 1,310 |
| Utah | $67K | +14% | 2,050 |
| Minnesota | $66K | +12% | 5,350 |
| Delaware | $66K | +12% | 1,730 |
| Connecticut | $65K | +10% | 3,780 |
| Maryland | $64K | +9% | 6,060 |
| Michigan | $64K | +9% | 8,220 |
| Pennsylvania | $63K | +8% | 15,560 |
| Nebraska | $63K | +8% | 3,250 |
| Colorado | $62K | +5% | 7,290 |
| New Hampshire | $61K | +4% | 680 |
| Ohio | $59K | +1% | 12,610 |
| Kansas | $56K | -5% | 3,380 |
| Arizona | $55K | -7% | 14,230 |
| Wyoming | $55K | -7% | 920 |
| Vermont | $54K | -9% | 450 |
| Idaho | $54K | -9% | 2,370 |
| South Dakota | $53K | -10% | 1,490 |
| Iowa | $53K | -10% | 3,440 |
| West Virginia | $53K | -10% | 2,980 |
| Maine | $53K | -11% | 1,090 |
| Texas | $53K | -11% | 44,700 |
| North Dakota | $52K | -11% | 1,290 |
| Tennessee | $51K | -14% | 6,990 |
| North Carolina | $51K | -14% | 11,900 |
| Virginia | $50K | -15% | 11,270 |
| Florida | $50K | -16% | 24,280 |
| Montana | $49K | -17% | 1,430 |
| Indiana | $48K | -18% | 8,060 |
| New Mexico | $48K | -19% | 2,740 |
| South Carolina | $48K | -19% | 4,870 |
| Georgia | $48K | -19% | 10,640 |
| Alabama | $47K | -21% | 4,970 |
| Oklahoma | $46K | -22% | 3,730 |
| Missouri | $43K | -28% | 6,670 |
| Kentucky | $42K | -28% | 6,770 |
| Arkansas | $40K | -32% | 4,460 |
| Louisiana | $40K | -32% | 7,960 |
| Mississippi | $39K | -34% | 4,040 |
Showing 1–10 of 49 states
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Frequently asked questions
Can a correctional officers and jailer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Grand Junction?
Yes — at the median salary of $73K, rent takes 25.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,187/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for correctional officers and jailers in Grand Junction?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new correctional officers and jailers typically earn — is $56K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,382/month.
Is correctional officers and jailer a high-paying job in Grand Junction?
Local pay is 24% above the national median — $73K here vs. $59K nationally.
How does Grand Junction compare to the national average for correctional officers and jailers?
Grand Junction pays $73K median vs. the U.S. average of $59K — that’s +24%.
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Grand Junction, CO?
The median is $73,150 a year, that works out to about $35 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $56,360, and experienced correctional officers and jailers can clear $91,090. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $73K enough to live in Grand Junction?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,719/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,187/month, which eats 25.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a correctional officers and jailers salary go in Grand Junction?
Grand Junction 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 $73,150 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.