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Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$54,970
Median Annual Salary
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+0.0% vs 2024
$56,080
Mean Salary
$54,970
Median Salary
$26.43
Hourly Rate
14,230 people work as Correctional Officers and Jailers in Arizona
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Arizona earn a median salary of $54,970 per year ($4,580/month).
This is 7.7% below the national average of $59,549.
Arizona ranks #24 out of 49 states for Correctional Officers and Jailers pay.
Approximately 14,230 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries remained stable by 0.0% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Correctional Officers and Jailers
Guard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Monitoring
4.0
Social Perceptiveness
4.0
Speaking
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.75
Key Knowledge Areas
Public Safety and Security
4.14
English Language
4.01
Law and Government
3.78
Customer and Personal Service
3.52
Administration and Management
3.51
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(92.4% of workers)
Salary Range: Correctional Officers and Jailers in Arizona
Salaries for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Arizona range from $45,620 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $65,030 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,140 and $62,340.
Median $54,970
P10: $45,620P25: $49,140P75: $62,340P90: $65,030
10th
$45,620
25th
$49,140
Median
$54,970
75th
$62,340
90th
$65,030
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$45,620
$21.93
$3,801
25th Percentile
$49,140
$23.62
$4,095
Median (50th)
$54,970
$26.43
$4,580
75th Percentile
$62,340
$29.97
$5,195
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$65,030
$31.26
$5,419
Note: The mean (average) salary of $56,080 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#24
Arizona ranks #24 of 49 states
$59,549
National avg. for Correctional Officers and Jailers
How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Arizona is $54,970 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $56,080.
What is the salary range for a Correctional Officers and Jailers in Arizona?
Salaries for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Arizona range from $45,620 at the 10th percentile to $65,030 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,140 and $62,340.
What is the starting salary for a Correctional Officers and Jailers in Arizona?
Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers positions in Arizona typically start around $45,620 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,140 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Correctional Officers and Jailers in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 14,230 people are employed as Correctional Officers and Jailers in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Correctional Officers and Jailers in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Correctional Officers and Jailers in Arizona is approximately $26.43 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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