SOC 33-3012 · Maryland

Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Maryland

Correctional officers and jailers in Maryland earn the most in Salisbury (average $65,150 a year) and the least in Hagerstown ($62,910), across the 3 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the correctional officers and jailers average at $66,140 and the median at $64,250 for 6,060 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,630.

$65Khighest: Salisbury
$63Klowest: Hagerstown
4,470jobs in these metros
3metro areas
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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Maryland

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

CityAverageMedian25th pct.Take-home*Cost of living
Salisbury$65,150$64,250$61,420$51,64596
Baltimore$64,150$64,250$59,700$50,889104
Hagerstown$62,910$64,250$56,140$49,95294

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in other states

Correctional Officers and Jailers salary by city and state

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