Correctional Officers and Jailers salary
in Colorado Springs, CO
- Middle 50%
- $56,360–$81,440
- vs U.S. median
- -3%
- Metro rank
- #129 of 314
Correctional Officers and Jailers in the Colorado Springs, CO metro earn a median of $57,080 a year, based on BLS estimates for 370 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% below the U.S. median of $58,940 and 8% below the CO statewide median of $62,140. It ranks #129 of 314 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE370 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in other CO metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | $75,330 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $67,610 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $65,660 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $63,280 |
| Pueblo, CO | $59,600 |
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Questions
What is the average Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Colorado Springs?
The BLS median is $57,080 a year (May 2025). Half of the 370 jobs pay between $56,360 and $81,440. The 10th percentile is $48,680 and the 90th is $91,580.
Is Colorado Springs a high-paying metro for Correctional Officers and Jailers?
That is 3% below the U.S. median of $58,940 and 8% below the CO statewide median of $62,140. It ranks #129 of 314 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make an hour in Colorado Springs?
About $27.44 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $57,080 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $27.10–$39.15 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.