Correctional Officer Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median correctional officer in the Seattle area earns $81,550 a year ($39.21 an hour), 38% above the U.S. median ($58,940) and 3% above the Washington median ($79,460). Half of the 2,170 correctional officers there earn between $77,700 and $95,430.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,600 | $64,460 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $77,700 | $70,600 | $48,640 |
| Median | $81,550 | $79,460 | $58,940 |
| 75th percentile | $95,430 | $81,550 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $100,960 | $95,430 | $93,220 |
| Average | $84,860 | $78,150 | $63,630 |
| Jobs | 2,170 | 6,800 | 380,500 |
Seattle, WA ranks 10th 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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- 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.