U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsGuard inmates in penal or rehabilitative institutions in accordance with established regulations and procedures. May guard prisoners in transit between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point. Includes deputy sheriffs and police who spend the majority of their time guarding prisoners in correctional institutions.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 457,550 | 0.5 % | $20.57 | $42,780 | 0.7 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $12.52 | $14.97 | $18.77 | $25.25 | $32.33 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $26,040 | $31,140 | $39,040 | $52,530 | $67,250 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Government (OES Designation) | 256,000 | 11.15 | $21.00 | $43,680 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 161,130 | 2.88 | $20.06 | $41,730 |
| Facilities Support Services | 22,990 | 17.11 | $15.93 | $33,130 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 16,090 | 0.79 | $25.55 | $53,140 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 780 | 0.32 | $22.69 | $47,190 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities Support Services | 22,990 | 17.11 | $15.93 | $33,130 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 256,000 | 11.15 | $21.00 | $43,680 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 161,130 | 2.88 | $20.06 | $41,730 |
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 16,090 | 0.79 | $25.55 | $53,140 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 780 | 0.32 | $22.69 | $47,190 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 16,090 | 0.79 | $25.55 | $53,140 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | 780 | 0.32 | $22.69 | $47,190 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 256,000 | 11.15 | $21.00 | $43,680 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 161,130 | 2.88 | $20.06 | $41,730 |
| Facilities Support Services | 22,990 | 17.11 | $15.93 | $33,130 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 49,250 | 4.88 | 1.36 | $15.96 | $33,190 |
| California | 44,120 | 3.15 | 0.88 | $31.49 | $65,500 |
| New York | 34,310 | 4.11 | 1.14 | $27.15 | $56,480 |
| Florida | 33,960 | 4.78 | 1.33 | $19.09 | $39,710 |
| Pennsylvania | 17,940 | 3.27 | 0.91 | $21.90 | $45,560 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 5,800 | 7.46 | 2.07 | $15.43 | $32,080 |
| Louisiana | 10,560 | 5.76 | 1.60 | $16.19 | $33,670 |
| Arizona | 13,400 | 5.66 | 1.57 | $19.64 | $40,850 |
| Mississippi | 5,620 | 5.25 | 1.46 | $12.40 | $25,790 |
| Texas | 49,250 | 4.88 | 1.36 | $15.96 | $33,190 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 11,340 | 3.01 | 0.84 | $32.01 | $66,590 |
| California | 44,120 | 3.15 | 0.88 | $31.49 | $65,500 |
| New York | 34,310 | 4.11 | 1.14 | $27.15 | $56,480 |
| Nevada | 2,760 | 2.48 | 0.69 | $26.81 | $55,760 |
| Illinois | 11,990 | 2.17 | 0.60 | $24.86 | $51,700 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 8,690 | 5.16 | 1.43 | $20.16 | $41,930 |
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 7,970 | 3.19 | 0.89 | $16.14 | $33,580 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 5,710 | 22.84 | 6.34 | $32.07 | $66,710 |
| Baltimore-Towson, MD | 5,390 | 4.35 | 1.21 | $21.76 | $45,260 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 5,100 | 2.23 | 0.62 | $23.35 | $48,560 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 4,770 | 2.17 | 0.60 | $16.47 | $34,260 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 3,830 | 10.34 | 2.87 | $15.50 | $32,240 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 3,720 | 1.86 | 0.52 | $17.52 | $36,440 |
| Richmond, VA | 3,290 | 5.65 | 1.57 | $17.35 | $36,100 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 2,890 | 2.65 | 0.74 | $22.41 | $46,600 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland, MD-WV | 1,220 | 32.51 | 9.03 | $20.95 | $43,580 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 5,710 | 22.84 | 6.34 | $32.07 | $66,710 |
| Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX | 2,690 | 21.76 | 6.04 | $15.21 | $31,640 |
| Salisbury, MD | 900 | 17.38 | 4.83 | $21.24 | $44,180 |
| Abilene, TX | 1,060 | 17.10 | 4.75 | $15.67 | $32,600 |
| Jefferson City, MO | 1,190 | 16.58 | 4.61 | $13.71 | $28,510 |
| Terre Haute, IN | 900 | 13.59 | 3.77 | $19.58 | $40,730 |
| Amarillo, TX | 1,250 | 11.63 | 3.23 | $15.97 | $33,210 |
| Pueblo, CO | 630 | 11.43 | 3.17 | $21.40 | $44,520 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 3,830 | 10.34 | 2.87 | $15.50 | $32,240 |