SOC 33-1011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers — Peoria
Peoria, IL · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $81,330 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $77,970.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $81,330 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $77,970. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $77,400 and $83,780. The lowest tenth earn under $62,720, while the highest tenth earn more than $94,930.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.72 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Chicago records the highest median at $105,450. Of the 377 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 83rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,720 | −19.6% |
| 25th | $77,400 | −0.7% |
| Median (50th) | $81,330 | +4.3% |
| 75th | $83,780 | +7.5% |
| 90th | $94,930 | +21.8% |
| Mean | $80,190 | +2.8% |
Other metro areas in Illinois
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | $105,450 | 680 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Peoria sit close to the national average, so $81,330 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$81,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$81,330US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,330 a year, 4.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,720 to $94,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chicago, at $105,450.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Peoria, IL?
The median annual wage is $81,330, or $39.10 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 Peoria, IL is 4.3% 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 Peoria, IL earns more than $94,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,720 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 Chicago, at $105,450 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Peoria, IL. 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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