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Correctional officer salary in Connecticut

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$64,750median pay per year in Connecticut, or $31.13 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $55,520lowest 10% earn less
  2. $59,21025th percentile
  3. $64,750median
  4. $70,71075th percentile
  5. $70,710top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $58,940[3]

The median pay for correctional officers in Connecticut was $64,750 a year[1]. That was $5,810 above the US median[6].

Jobs in CT
3,780[4]
Rank by median pay
15 of 49[5]
Compared with US median
+9.9%[6]

How much do correctional officers make in Connecticut?

The median pay for correctional officers in Connecticut was $64,750 a year, or $31.13 an hour[1]. That means half of these workers earned more and half earned less. The average was close, at $64,570 a year[7].

Across the US, the median was $58,940[3], so Connecticut sat $5,810 (9.9%) higher[6]. Among all jobs in the state, the median was $59,690[8], and correctional officers earned $5,060 more than that[9]. Connecticut ranked 15th out of the 49 states with a published median[5].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $55,520[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $70,710[2]. Of the two metro areas with a published median, Norwich-New London-Willimantic had the top figure at $64,750[10]. Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury had a median of $62,910[11].

OEWS counts part-time and full-time workers who are paid a wage or salary. It leaves out the self-employed and business owners, and it does not add bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Connecticut vs US pay

Pay for correctional officers in Connecticut next to the national figures[1][3].

CTUS
Median per year$64,750[1]$58,940[3]
Median per hour$31.13[1]$28.34[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$55,520[2]$42,760[13]
Top 10% earn more than$70,710[2]$93,220[13]
Jobs3,780[4]380,500[3]

Pay by metro area in Connecticut

Metro areas in Connecticut with the most jobs for correctional officers, and the median pay in each[11].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT[11]$62,910700
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT$64,750590

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for correctional officers in the states that border Connecticut, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Massachusetts[14]$86,3106,360
New York$76,82027,770

Median pay for correctional officers in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for correctional officers are projected to decline 7.4% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: high school diploma or equivalent[16].

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer make in Connecticut?
The median was $64,750 a year[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $55,520 and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $70,710[2].
How much does a correctional officer make an hour in Connecticut?
The median was $31.13 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile hourly wage was $26.69[17], meaning 10% of workers earned less[2].
Which city in Connecticut pays correctional officers the most?
Norwich-New London-Willimantic had the top median among the 2 metro areas with a published figure, at $64,750 a year[10]. Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury had $62,910[11].
Is Connecticut a good state for correctional officers?
Connecticut ranked 15th out of 49 states for median pay[5]. Its median was 9.9% above the US median[6].
What do you need to become a correctional officer in Connecticut?
This is a US figure, not a Connecticut one. Across the US, the typical entry education is a high school diploma or equivalent, with no related work experience and moderate-term on-the-job training[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Connecticut was $64,750 per year and $31.13 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Connecticut: 10th percentile $55,520, 25th percentile $59,210, 75th percentile $70,710, 90th percentile $70,710. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in the US as a whole was $58,940 per year and $28.34 per hour, with about 380,500 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 3,780 people worked as Correctional Officers and Jailers in Connecticut (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Connecticut had the 15th highest median annual wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers out of the 49 states with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Connecticut ($64,750) was $5,810 (9.9%) higher than the US median ($58,940). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Connecticut was $64,570 per year and $31.05 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Connecticut was $59,690. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Connecticut was $5,060 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($59,690). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 2 metro areas in or partly in Connecticut with a published median for Correctional Officers and Jailers, Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT had the highest median annual wage, $64,750. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Correctional Officers and Jailers in the US: 10th percentile $42,760, 25th percentile $48,640, 75th percentile $75,850, 90th percentile $93,220. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in states that border Connecticut (highest first): Massachusetts $86,310; New York $76,820. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Correctional Officers and Jailers is projected to decline 7.4% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 28,400 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Correctional Officers and Jailers: education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Connecticut: 10th percentile $26.69, 25th percentile $28.47, 75th percentile $33.99, 90th percentile $33.99. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Connecticut. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.