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Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Massachusetts
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make in Massachusetts?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$86,310
Median Annual Salary
▲
+9.5% vs 2024
$82,890
Mean Salary
$86,310
Median Salary
$41.50
Hourly Rate
6,360 people work as Correctional Officers and Jailers in Massachusetts
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary by percentile in Massachusetts
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Massachusetts earn a median salary of $86,310 per year ($7,192/month).
This is 44.9% above the national average of $59,549.
Massachusetts ranks #3 out of 49 states for Correctional Officers and Jailers pay.
Approximately 6,360 people work in this occupation across Massachusetts.
Salaries increased by 9.5% 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 Massachusetts
Salaries for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Massachusetts range from $63,520 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $101,620 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $71,280 and $91,980.
Median $86,310
P10: $63,520P25: $71,280P75: $91,980P90: $101,620
10th
$63,520
25th
$71,280
Median
$86,310
75th
$91,980
90th
$101,620
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$63,520
$30.54
$5,293
25th Percentile
$71,280
$34.27
$5,940
Median (50th)
$86,310
$41.50
$7,192
75th Percentile
$91,980
$44.22
$7,665
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$101,620
$48.86
$8,468
Note: The mean (average) salary of $82,890 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#3
Massachusetts ranks #3 of 49 states
$59,549
National avg. for Correctional Officers and Jailers
How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make in Massachusetts?
The median annual salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Massachusetts is $86,310 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $82,890.
What is the salary range for a Correctional Officers and Jailers in Massachusetts?
Salaries for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Massachusetts range from $63,520 at the 10th percentile to $101,620 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $71,280 and $91,980.
What is the starting salary for a Correctional Officers and Jailers in Massachusetts?
Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers positions in Massachusetts typically start around $63,520 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $71,280 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Correctional Officers and Jailers in Massachusetts?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 6,360 people are employed as Correctional Officers and Jailers in Massachusetts.
What is the hourly rate for a Correctional Officers and Jailers in Massachusetts?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Correctional Officers and Jailers in Massachusetts is approximately $41.50 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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