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Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Massachusetts (May 2025)

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Correctional Officers and Jailers in Massachusetts earned a median of $86,310 a year ($41.49 an hour) in May 2025, 46% above the national median of $58,940; 6,360 were employed there, ranking #3 of 50 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.

✓ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025

Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025

MeasureMassachusettsUnited States
Median annual wage$86,310$58,940
Mean annual wage$82,890$63,630
Median hourly wage$41.49$28.34
10th percentile$63,520$42,760
25th percentile$71,280$48,640
75th percentile$91,980$75,850
90th percentile$101,620$93,220
Employment6,360380,500
Jobs per 1,0001.749—
Location quotient0.711.00

Frequently asked questions

How much do correctional officers and jailers make in Massachusetts?

Correctional Officers and Jailers in Massachusetts earned a median of $86,310 a year ($41.49 an hour) in May 2025, 46% above the national median of $58,940; 6,360 were employed there, ranking #3 of 50 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.

What is the salary range for correctional officers and jailers in Massachusetts?

The middle 50% of correctional officers and jailers in Massachusetts earned between $71,280 and $91,980; the top 10% earned $101,620 or more.

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 10:42 PM ET. Data only, not financial or tax advice.

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