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First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary (2025)

Based on 53,380 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025

Official BLS Data
Annual Mean
$84,380
$40.57/hr
Annual Median
$77,970
$37.49/hr
Bottom 10%
$52,330
$25.16/hr
Top 10%
$127,780
$61.43/hr

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$52,330
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$59,890
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$77,970
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$103,320
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$127,780

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$52K

25th

$60K

Median

$78K

75th

$103K

90th

$128K

Highest Paying States for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025

StateAnnual Mean
California$132,640
New Jersey$122,120
Illinois$114,640
Nevada$109,900
Utah$107,240
Massachusetts$105,620
Oregon$104,850
New York$104,390
Alaska$102,800
Washington$100,390

Geographic Salary Variation

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $132,640 per year, while Washington has an average of $100,390 — a difference of $32,250. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.

About First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 53,380 workers were employed as First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officerss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Protective Service Occupations. The annual mean wage of $84,380 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 33-1011

What do these percentiles mean? The 10th percentile ($52,330) represents entry-level or part-time First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officerss, while the 90th percentile ($127,780) represents highly experienced professionals or those in high-demand locations. The median ($77,970) is the midpoint — half of all First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officerss earn more and half earn less than this amount.
Data sourced from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025. Public domain. Not affiliated with the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.