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Correctional Officers and Jailers in Washington earned a median of $79,460 a year ($38.20 an hour) in May 2025, 35% above the national median of $58,940; 6,800 were employed there, ranking #5 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 | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $79,460 | $58,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $78,150 | $63,630 |
| Median hourly wage | $38.20 | $28.34 |
| 10th percentile | $64,460 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $70,600 | $48,640 |
| 75th percentile | $81,550 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $95,430 | $93,220 |
| Employment | 6,800 | 380,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 1.914 | — |
| Location quotient | 0.78 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.