SOC 33-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Correctional Officers and Jailers — Maryland
Maryland · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Maryland comes to $64,250 a year, ahead of the national median of $58,940 by 9.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Maryland comes to $64,250 a year, ahead of the national median of $58,940 by 9.0%. Pay ranges from under $53,100 at the tenth percentile to more than $82,280 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $59,700 to $66,680.
Employment stands at 6,060, or 2.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Maryland ranks number 16th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $64,250. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 363rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,100 | −9.9% |
| 25th | $59,700 | +1.3% |
| Median (50th) | $64,250 | +9.0% |
| 75th | $66,680 | +13.1% |
| 90th | $82,280 | +39.6% |
| Mean | $66,140 | +12.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $64,250 | 3,110 | |
| 2 | Hagerstown | $64,250 | 890 | |
| 3 | Salisbury | $64,250 | 470 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $64,250 buys what $61,190 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 3.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,250as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,190US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,250 a year, 9.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $53,100 to $82,280 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 6,060 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 16th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $64,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $64,250, or $30.89 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,940, so pay in Maryland is 9.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maryland earns more than $82,280 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $53,100 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Baltimore, at $64,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 6,060 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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