Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$94,770

per year

Hourly Rate

$45.56

per hour

Employment

7,570

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+60.8%

National: $58,940

📊 Compared to the national median of $58,940, New Jersey pays 60.8% MORE for Correctional Officers and Jailers positions.

Purchasing Power

$87,105

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

23%

Affordable

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$51,410

25th

$72,420

Median

$94,770

75th

$106,570

90th

$106,570

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).