SOC 33-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Correctional Officers and Jailers — Southwest Colorado
Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 5 metro areas compared
At $63,280, median pay for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Southwest Colorado, CO tracks the national median of $58,940 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $63,280, median pay for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Southwest Colorado, CO tracks the national median of $58,940 closely. Pay ranges from under $56,350 at the tenth percentile to more than $85,550 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $56,350 to $73,200.
Employment stands at 2,270, or 20.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Greeley records the highest median at $75,330. Of the 348 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 131st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,350 | −4.4% |
| 25th | $56,350 | −4.4% |
| Median (50th) | $63,280 | +7.4% |
| 75th | $73,200 | +24.2% |
| 90th | $85,550 | +45.1% |
| Mean | $65,860 | +11.7% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greeley | $75,330 | 240 | |
| 2 | Grand Junction | $73,150 | 140 | |
| 3 | Denver | $65,660 | 1,820 | |
| 4 | Pueblo | $59,600 | 610 | |
| 5 | Colorado Springs | $57,080 | 370 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southwest Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $63,280 buys what $61,377 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$63,280as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$61,377US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $63,280 a year, 7.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,350 to $85,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,270 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Greeley, at $75,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Southwest Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $63,280, or $30.42 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 Southwest Colorado, CO is 7.4% 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 Southwest Colorado, CO earns more than $85,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,350 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 Greeley, at $75,330 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,270 jobs in this occupation in Southwest Colorado, CO. 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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