Correctional Officer Salary in Las Vegas, NV
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The median correctional officer in the Las Vegas area earns $81,680 a year ($39.27 an hour), 39% above the U.S. median ($58,940) and 7% above the Nevada median ($76,490). Half of the 2,270 correctional officers there earn between $75,130 and $101,750.
| Annual pay | Las Vegas area | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,250 | $62,150 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $75,130 | $72,010 | $48,640 |
| Median | $81,680 | $76,490 | $58,940 |
| 75th percentile | $101,750 | $93,790 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $104,310 | $102,610 | $93,220 |
| Average | $85,560 | $82,150 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 2,270 | 3,240 | 380,500 |
Las Vegas, NV ranks 9th for correctional officer pay among the 47 of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas where it is published. Highest: San Jose, CA ($132,670).
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Check my payCorrectional officer pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $132,670
- San Francisco, CA: $99,880
- Riverside, CA: $94,730
- New York, NY: $93,220
- Sacramento, CA: $89,730
- Boston, MA: $89,060
- Portland, OR: $84,640
- Chicago, IL: $84,550
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.