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Correctional Officers and Jailers in New Jersey earned a median of $94,770 a year ($45.56 an hour) in May 2025, 61% above the national median of $58,940; 7,570 were employed there, ranking #2 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 | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $94,770 | $58,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $87,780 | $63,630 |
| Median hourly wage | $45.56 | $28.34 |
| 10th percentile | $51,410 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $72,420 | $48,640 |
| 75th percentile | $106,570 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $106,570 | $93,220 |
| Employment | 7,570 | 380,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 1.766 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.72 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.