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Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Massachusetts
- Worcester$88,420
- Boston$84,780
- Barnstable$80,630
- Springfield$72,300
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $88,420 | $91,980 | $75,070 | $66,932 | 103 |
| Boston | $84,780 | $89,060 | $76,150 | $64,554 | 108 |
| Barnstable | $80,630 | $84,610 | $64,370 | $61,842 | 98 |
| Springfield | $72,300 | $69,650 | $67,170 | $56,398 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in other states
More about pay in Massachusetts
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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