SOC 33-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers — Central East New York
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Central East New York, NY comes to $90,810 a year, ahead of the national median of $77,970 by 16.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Central East New York, NY comes to $90,810 a year, ahead of the national median of $77,970 by 16.5%. Pay ranges from under $67,640 at the tenth percentile to more than $114,410 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $81,960 to $98,980.
Employment stands at 290, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $121,600. Of the 405 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 62nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,640 | −13.2% |
| 25th | $81,960 | +5.1% |
| Median (50th) | $90,810 | +16.5% |
| 75th | $98,980 | +26.9% |
| 90th | $114,410 | +46.7% |
| Mean | $90,990 | +16.7% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $121,600 | 1,990 | |
| 2 | Rochester | $98,580 | 170 | |
| 3 | Kiryas Joel | $94,950 | 210 | |
| 4 | Buffalo | $93,600 | 180 | |
| 5 | Utica | $93,600 | 140 | |
| 6 | Glens Falls | $93,350 | 40 | |
| 7 | Albany | $82,730 | 140 | |
| 8 | Syracuse | $79,770 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central East New York run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $90,810 buys what $84,161 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$90,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,161US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $90,810 a year, 16.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,640 to $114,410 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 290 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $121,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Central East New York, NY?
The median annual wage is $90,810, or $43.66 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 $77,970, so pay in Central East New York, NY is 16.5% 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 Central East New York, NY earns more than $114,410 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,640 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 New York, at $121,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 290 jobs in this occupation in Central East New York, NY. 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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