Correctional Officers and Jailers, Miami
$66,770
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL. Middle half of wages roughly $50,590 to $93,930.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +13.3%
- US median
- $58,940
- Metro RPP
- 114.2
- Middle half
- $50,590 to $93,930
- OEWS employment
- 5,010
- SOC
- 33-3012
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Miami pay a median $66,770 (May 2025), 13.3% above the US median of $58,940. At local prices (RPP 114.2), that median buys about what $58,468 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$66,770 in Miami buys about what $58,468 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 114.2, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 155.6 vs all-items 114.2 (US = 100, 2024).
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Correctional Officers and Jailers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $66,770 | $50,590 to $93,930 | 114.2 |
| Los Angeles | $78,770 | $75,840 to $98,020 | 113.6 |
| San Francisco | $99,880 | $90,830 to $111,990 | 115.6 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 where published for the CBSA.
FAQ
- What is the median salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Miami?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL is $66,770.
- How does Miami pay compare to the US median for Correctional Officers and Jailers?
- Local median pay is 13.3% above the national OEWS median of $58,940.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Miami is 114.2 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $66,770 has about the same purchasing power as $58,468 at US-average prices.
- How current is this data?
- Wages are BLS OEWS May 2025. Price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities for 2024. See methodology for source details.
What this covers
Includes
- BEA Regional Price Parities (all items, goods, housing rents, other services)
- BLS OEWS median wages, percentile bands, and employment where published
- Purchasing-power math: salary × (destination RPP ÷ origin RPP)
Does not include
- Federal, state, or local income taxes
- Childcare, healthcare premiums, or leave benefits
- Job openings. OEWS employment is a published stock estimate, not hiring demand
Median wages are published BLS OEWS metro estimates; price levels use BEA Regional Price Parities. See methodology and disclaimer.