SOC 33-1011 · May 2025 · United States
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers across the United States is $77,970 per year, measured over 53,380 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $131,210.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Pay for this occupation varies by 180.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $131,210 and Missouri pays $46,840.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $131,210 | 4,550 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $117,450 | 1,340 | |
| 3 | Utah | $110,410 | 340 | |
| 4 | Nevada | $107,260 | 190 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $105,930 | 460 | |
| 6 | Illinois | $105,450 | 2,860 | |
| 7 | New York | $103,320 | 3,380 | |
| 8 | Oregon | $99,890 | 610 | |
| 9 | Washington | $98,910 | 1,400 | |
| 10 | Alaska | $98,420 | 300 |
States with the most First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 6,480 | $55,620 | |
| 2 | California | 4,550 | $131,210 | |
| 3 | Texas | 4,200 | $62,590 | |
| 4 | New York | 3,380 | $103,320 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 2,860 | $105,450 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 2,310 | $58,640 | |
| 7 | Virginia | 2,230 | $64,190 | |
| 8 | Maryland | 2,010 | $79,150 | |
| 9 | Arkansas | 1,720 | $49,590 | |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 1,520 | $94,600 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | $135,040 | 540 |
| 2 | San Luis Obispo | $132,490 | 110 |
| 3 | Fresno | $131,790 | 350 |
| 4 | Riverside | $131,780 | 590 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $131,630 | 160 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $127,390 | 250 |
| 7 | New York | $121,600 | 1,990 |
| 8 | Vineland | $117,450 | 210 |
| 9 | Las Vegas | $115,210 | 110 |
| 10 | Salt Lake City | $115,130 | 150 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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