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Correctional Officers and Jailers in Rhode Island

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$69,710 Median Salary
  • Correctional Officers and Jailers in Rhode Island earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Correctional Officers and Jailers Work in Rhode Island?

In 2018, there were 1,070 Correctional Officers and Jailers working in the state.

The typical state has 5,215 Correctional Officers and Jailers working in it, which means Rhode Island has fewer Correctional Officers and Jailers than average.

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What do Correctional Officers and Jailers Make in Rhode Island?

In 2018 wages for Correctional Officers and Jailers ranged from $60,160 to $72,940 with $69,710 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $28.92 to $35.07. The median hourly rate was $33.52.

The median salary in Rhode Island is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Rhode Island Metros for Correctional Officers and Jailers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Correctional Officers and Jailers.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA 1,070 $69,710

Top States for Correctional Officers and Jailers Employment

The table below shows the states where most Correctional Officers and Jailers work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
New York 35,460 $63,600
California 34,980 $77,520
Florida 33,060 $37,920
Pennsylvania 16,850 $51,010
North Carolina 15,720 $36,770
Georgia 15,500 $34,170
Virginia 14,910 $37,990
Illinois 14,050 $63,330
Arizona 13,810 $43,110
Ohio 13,310 $46,770
New Jersey 11,240 $71,700
Tennessee 9,670 $34,890
Michigan 9,100 $56,330
Missouri 8,420 $30,050
Indiana 7,990 $33,890
Louisiana 7,890 $30,760
Washington 7,190 $55,290
Colorado 6,990 $46,060
Wisconsin 6,870 $42,680
Maryland 6,780 $47,150

Below are the states where Correctional Officers and Jailers get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
California $77,520
New Jersey $71,700
Rhode Island $69,710
Massachusetts $69,560
New York $63,600
Illinois $63,330
Alaska $62,330
Oregon $61,090
Hawaii $58,650
Nevada $57,450

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