SOC 33-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Correctional Officers and Jailers — State College
State College, PA · 9 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in State College, PA comes to $66,730 a year, ahead of the national median of $58,940 by 13.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in State College, PA comes to $66,730 a year, ahead of the national median of $58,940 by 13.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $53,140 and $81,330. The lowest tenth earn under $46,840, while the highest tenth earn more than $87,420.
Employment stands at 770, or 11.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Reading leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $69,400. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 77th of 237 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,840 | −20.5% |
| 25th | $53,140 | −9.8% |
| Median (50th) | $66,730 | +13.2% |
| 75th | $81,330 | +38.0% |
| 90th | $87,420 | +48.3% |
| Mean | $67,940 | +15.3% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | $69,400 | 240 | |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $67,200 | 5,570 | |
| 3 | Harrisburg | $63,460 | 760 | |
| 4 | Scranton | $61,800 | 870 | |
| 5 | Pittsburgh | $60,540 | 1,160 | |
| 6 | Lancaster | $59,430 | 250 | |
| 7 | Johnstown | $56,450 | 190 | |
| 8 | Allentown | $51,990 | 520 | |
| 9 | Erie | $51,250 | 410 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in State College run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $66,730 goes as far as $68,371 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,730as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$68,371US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,730 a year, 13.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,840 to $87,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 770 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Reading, at $69,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in State College, PA?
The median annual wage is $66,730, or $32.08 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 State College, PA is 13.2% 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 State College, PA earns more than $87,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,840 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 Reading, at $69,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 770 jobs in this occupation in State College, PA. 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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