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It seems like correctional officers chief are becoming more and more common across America. But working conditions and demand for correctional officers chief aren't the same everywhere in the U.S. As correctional officers chief are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for correctional officers chief. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a correctional officer chief, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
Maine is the best state for jobs for correctional officers chief, and Hawaii is the worst. The most common pay in Maine is $187,336, while the median pay in Hawaii is $97,323.We found that the South is best for correctional officers chief, and the Midwest is the worst. New York, NY is the best city in the country for correctional officer chief jobs, where as Maine is the best state in the country.
10 best states for correctional officers chief in 2025
1. Maine
Total correctional officer chief jobs: 157 Average annual salary: $187,336 Lowest 10 percent earn: $127,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $274,000 Location Quotient: 1.22
2. North Dakota
Total correctional officer chief jobs: 124 Average annual salary: $175,588 Lowest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $265,000 Location Quotient: 1.38
3. Illinois
Total correctional officer chief jobs: 1,497 Average annual salary: $174,123 Lowest 10 percent earn: $114,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $263,000 Location Quotient: 1.29
4. Iowa
Total correctional officer chief jobs: 434 Average annual salary: $167,502 Lowest 10 percent earn: $108,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $259,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
5. New Jersey
Total correctional officer chief jobs: 875 Average annual salary: $180,695 Lowest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $266,000 Location Quotient: 1.14
6. New York
Total correctional officer chief jobs: 1,494 Average annual salary: $180,801 Lowest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $266,000 Location Quotient: 1.2
7. Washington
Total correctional officer chief jobs: 784 Average annual salary: $181,320 Lowest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $269,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
8. Mississippi
Total correctional officer chief jobs: 259 Average annual salary: $158,776 Lowest 10 percent earn: $99,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $253,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
9. New Mexico
Total correctional officer chief jobs: 230 Average annual salary: $162,985 Lowest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $254,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
10. Alaska
Total correctional officer chief jobs: 22 Average annual salary: $189,383 Lowest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $270,000 Location Quotient: 0.27
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Detailed list of the best states for a correctional officer chief
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $187,336 | $127,000 | 1,335,907 | 157 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $175,588 | $116,000 | 755,393 | 124 |
| 3 | Illinois | $174,123 | $114,000 | 12,802,023 | 1,497 |
| 4 | Iowa | $167,502 | $108,000 | 3,145,711 | 434 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $180,695 | $122,000 | 9,005,644 | 875 |
| 6 | New York | $180,801 | $122,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,494 |
| 7 | Washington | $181,320 | $121,000 | 7,405,743 | 784 |
| 8 | Mississippi | $158,776 | $99,000 | 2,984,100 | 259 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $162,985 | $104,000 | 2,088,070 | 230 |
| 10 | Alaska | $189,383 | $132,000 | 739,795 | 22 |
| 11 | Idaho | $142,148 | $85,000 | 1,716,943 | 328 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $150,162 | $93,000 | 1,815,857 | 158 |
| 13 | Texas | $161,130 | $102,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,924 |
| 14 | Kansas | $159,057 | $100,000 | 2,913,123 | 287 |
| 15 | Ohio | $158,677 | $101,000 | 11,658,609 | 896 |
| 16 | Virginia | $143,022 | $88,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,394 |
| 17 | Michigan | $146,628 | $91,000 | 9,962,311 | 779 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $141,848 | $85,000 | 5,024,369 | 477 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $145,412 | $89,000 | 10,273,419 | 953 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $137,709 | $83,000 | 5,795,483 | 615 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $141,647 | $85,000 | 869,666 | 105 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $138,170 | $82,000 | 1,920,076 | 244 |
| 23 | Utah | $155,746 | $97,000 | 3,101,833 | 49 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $136,059 | $82,000 | 1,059,639 | 160 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $136,487 | $82,000 | 6,859,819 | 1,339 |
| 26 | Vermont | $136,518 | $81,000 | 623,657 | 97 |
| 27 | California | $159,690 | $102,000 | 39,536,653 | 725 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $132,248 | $78,000 | 5,576,606 | 867 |
| 29 | Indiana | $131,662 | $78,000 | 6,666,818 | 717 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $136,800 | $82,000 | 1,342,795 | 170 |
| 31 | Montana | $138,657 | $83,000 | 1,050,493 | 26 |
| 32 | Maryland | $133,896 | $81,000 | 6,052,177 | 848 |
| 33 | Missouri | $136,774 | $81,000 | 6,113,532 | 564 |
| 34 | Colorado | $131,894 | $77,000 | 5,607,154 | 765 |
| 35 | Arizona | $127,539 | $75,000 | 7,016,270 | 865 |
| 36 | Connecticut | $135,808 | $82,000 | 3,588,184 | 355 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $130,839 | $76,000 | 6,715,984 | 555 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $127,308 | $73,000 | 3,004,279 | 281 |
| 39 | Nevada | $120,576 | $70,000 | 2,998,039 | 328 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $130,510 | $79,000 | 12,805,537 | 1,135 |
| 41 | Georgia | $124,540 | $71,000 | 10,429,379 | 1,286 |
| 42 | Delaware | $134,482 | $82,000 | 961,939 | 41 |
| 43 | Alabama | $116,656 | $65,000 | 4,874,747 | 523 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $127,170 | $74,000 | 4,454,189 | 333 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $119,681 | $68,000 | 3,930,864 | 331 |
| 46 | District of Columbia | $133,460 | $81,000 | 693,972 | 162 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $120,912 | $69,000 | 4,684,333 | 340 |
| 48 | Oregon | $121,935 | $70,000 | 4,142,776 | 399 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $112,940 | $63,000 | 579,315 | 20 |
| 50 | Florida | $112,346 | $62,000 | 20,984,400 | 366 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $97,323 | $54,000 | 1,427,538 | 20 |
Highest paying states for correctional officers chief
| Rank | State | Avg. Correctional Officer Chief Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $187,336 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $175,588 |
| 3 | Illinois | $174,123 |
| 4 | Iowa | $167,502 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $180,695 |
| 6 | New York | $180,801 |
| 7 | Washington | $181,320 |
| 8 | Mississippi | $158,776 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $162,985 |
| 10 | Alaska | $189,383 |
| 11 | Idaho | $142,148 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $150,162 |
| 13 | Texas | $161,130 |
| 14 | Kansas | $159,057 |
| 15 | Ohio | $158,677 |
| 16 | Virginia | $143,022 |
| 17 | Michigan | $146,628 |
| 18 | South Carolina | $141,848 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $145,412 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $137,709 |
| 21 | South Dakota | $141,647 |
| 22 | Nebraska | $138,170 |
| 23 | Utah | $155,746 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $136,059 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $136,487 |
| 26 | Vermont | $136,518 |
| 27 | California | $159,690 |
| 28 | Minnesota | $132,248 |
| 29 | Indiana | $131,662 |
| 30 | New Hampshire | $136,800 |
| 31 | Montana | $138,657 |
| 32 | Maryland | $133,896 |
| 33 | Missouri | $136,774 |
| 34 | Colorado | $131,894 |
| 35 | Arizona | $127,539 |
| 36 | Connecticut | $135,808 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $130,839 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $127,308 |
| 39 | Nevada | $120,576 |
| 40 | Pennsylvania | $130,510 |
| 41 | Georgia | $124,540 |
| 42 | Delaware | $134,482 |
| 43 | Alabama | $116,656 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $127,170 |
| 45 | Oklahoma | $119,681 |
| 46 | District of Columbia | $133,460 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $120,912 |
| 48 | Oregon | $121,935 |
| 49 | Wyoming | $112,940 |
| 50 | Florida | $112,346 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $97,323 |
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Updated January 8, 2025