BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025
Correctional Officers and Jailers in New Jersey earn between $51,410 and $106,570, with a mean of $87,780. The national average for this role is $63,608.
| Location | Mean Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $87,780 |
| National Average | $63,608 |
| California | $92,410 |
| Massachusetts | $82,890 |
| Nevada | $82,150 |
| Oregon | $80,890 |
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New Jersey. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.