SOC 33-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers — Delaware
Delaware
Median pay for this occupation in Delaware comes to $84,760 a year, ahead of the national median of $77,970 by 8.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Delaware comes to $84,760 a year, ahead of the national median of $77,970 by 8.7%. Pay ranges from under $59,160 at the tenth percentile to more than $104,880 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $79,960 to $93,240.
The area has 240 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.44 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Delaware ranks number 17th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 517 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 131st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,160 | −24.1% |
| 25th | $79,960 | +2.6% |
| Median (50th) | $84,760 | +8.7% |
| 75th | $93,240 | +19.6% |
| 90th | $104,880 | +34.5% |
| Mean | $84,970 | +9.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $84,760 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$84,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,930US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $84,760 a year, 8.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $59,160 to $104,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 17th of 49 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $84,760, or $40.75 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 Delaware is 8.7% 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 Delaware earns more than $104,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $59,160 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Delaware. 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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