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Correctional Officers and Jailers in Nevada earned a median of $76,490 a year ($36.77 an hour) in May 2025, 30% above the national median of $58,940; 3,240 were employed there, ranking #8 of 50 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $76,490 | $58,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $82,150 | $63,630 |
| Median hourly wage | $36.77 | $28.34 |
| 10th percentile | $62,150 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $72,010 | $48,640 |
| 75th percentile | $93,790 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $102,610 | $93,220 |
| Employment | 3,240 | 380,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.087 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.85 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.