Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Nevada

Correctional officers and jailers in Nevada earn the most in Las Vegas (average $85,560 a year) and the least in Carson City ($75,920), across the 2 Nevada metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the correctional officers and jailers average at $82,150 and the median at $76,490 for 3,240 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,630.

Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in Nevada

Las Vegas$85,560
Carson City$75,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Vegas	$85,560	$81,680	$75,130	$69,021	100
Carson City	$75,920	$74,910	$63,250	$62,240	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Nevada has no state income tax. 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

More about pay in Nevada

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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