Correctional Officers and Jailers, Worcester
$91,980
BLS OEWS median annual wage in Worcester, MA. Middle half of wages roughly $75,070 to $101,620.
BLS OEWS median, May 2025, as of May 15, 2026. BEA Regional Price Parity 2024. Disclaimer
- vs US median
- +56.1%
- US median
- $58,940
- Metro RPP
- 102.5
- Middle half
- $75,070 to $101,620
- OEWS employment
- 640
- SOC
- 33-3012
Correctional Officers and Jailers in Worcester pay a median $91,980 (May 2025), 56.1% above the US median of $58,940. At local prices (RPP 102.5), that median buys about what $89,737 buys at US-average prices.
Purchasing power
$91,980 in Worcester buys about what $89,737 buys at US-average prices (BEA RPP 102.5, 2024). Housing (rents) RPP is 113 vs all-items 102.5 (US = 100, 2024).
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Correctional Officers and Jailers in nearby metros
| Metro | Median | Middle half | RPP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $91,980 | $75,070 to $101,620 | 102.5 |
| Philadelphia | $67,200 | $56,160 to $79,260 | 102.6 |
| 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 Worcester?
- According to BLS OEWS May 2025, the median annual wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Worcester, MA is $91,980.
- How does Worcester pay compare to the US median for Correctional Officers and Jailers?
- Local median pay is 56.1% above the national OEWS median of $58,940.
- How does cost of living change what that wage buys?
- BEA RPP for Worcester is 102.5 (US = 100, 2024). The local median of $91,980 has about the same purchasing power as $89,737 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.