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Job outlook for correctional officers chief in the United States
Are correctional officer chief jobs in demand?
Yes, correctional officer chief jobs are in demand. Correctional officer chief demand is projected to grow 10% from 2018 to 2028.
Correctional officer chief job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of correctional officer chief jobs and the average correctional officer chief salary over time.
Correctional officer chief jobs over time
Correctional officer chief job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 553 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 542 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 471 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 444 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 429 | 0.00% |
Average correctional officer chief salary over time
Correctional officer chief salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $186,474 | $89.65 | --4.4% |
| 2024 | $195,108 | $93.80 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | $193,914 | $93.23 | +1.3% |
| 2022 | $191,342 | $91.99 | +3.2% |
| 2021 | $185,403 | $89.14 | +1.4% |
Correctional officer chief jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of correctional officer chief job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where correctional officers chief earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for correctional officers chief
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 162 | 23% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,339 | 20% |
| 3 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 328 | 19% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,394 | 16% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 867 | 16% |
| 6 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 124 | 16% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 97 | 16% |
| 8 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 160 | 15% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 848 | 14% |
| 10 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 765 | 14% |
| 11 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 434 | 14% |
| 12 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 244 | 13% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 170 | 13% |
| 14 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,497 | 12% |
| 15 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 1,286 | 12% |
| 16 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 865 | 12% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 157 | 12% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 105 | 12% |
| 19 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 784 | 11% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 230 | 11% |
Most common cities for correctional officers chief
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Little Rock | 1 | 1% | $136,447 |
| 2 | Topeka | 1 | 1% | $190,993 |
| 3 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $216,327 |
| 4 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $201,671 |
| 5 | Miami | 1 | 0% | $112,718 |
| 6 | Montgomery | 1 | 0% | $122,226 |