Correctional Officer Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median correctional officer in the Richmond area earns $51,660 a year ($24.84 an hour), 12% below the U.S. median ($58,940) and 3% above the Virginia median ($50,140). Half of the 1,930 correctional officers there earn between $47,200 and $60,490.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,320 | $46,320 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $47,200 | $47,570 | $48,640 |
| Median | $51,660 | $50,140 | $58,940 |
| 75th percentile | $60,490 | $59,030 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $74,980 | $70,570 | $93,220 |
| Average | $55,660 | $54,450 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 1,930 | 11,270 | 380,500 |
Richmond, VA ranks 37th 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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- Virginia Beach, VA: $49,900
- 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
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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.