Correctional Officer Salary in Los Angeles, CA
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The median correctional officer in the Los Angeles area earns $78,770 a year ($37.87 an hour), 34% above the U.S. median ($58,940) and 18% below the California median ($96,370). Half of the 6,070 correctional officers there earn between $75,840 and $98,020.
| Annual pay | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,180 | $63,380 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $75,840 | $76,370 | $48,640 |
| Median | $78,770 | $96,370 | $58,940 |
| 75th percentile | $98,020 | $109,580 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $109,580 | $114,730 | $93,220 |
| Average | $83,090 | $92,410 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 6,070 | 37,860 | 380,500 |
Los Angeles, CA ranks 11th 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
- Boston, MA: $89,060
- Portland, OR: $84,640
- Chicago, IL: $84,550
- Las Vegas, NV: $81,680
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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.