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Correctional Officers and Jailers in New York earned a median of $76,820 a year ($36.93 an hour) in May 2025, 30% above the national median of $58,940; 27,770 were employed there, ranking #7 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 York | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $76,820 | $58,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $77,240 | $63,630 |
| Median hourly wage | $36.93 | $28.34 |
| 10th percentile | $58,940 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $68,450 | $48,640 |
| 75th percentile | $91,250 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $93,220 | $93,220 |
| Employment | 27,770 | 380,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 2.867 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.17 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.