Corrections Officer
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$50,000/yr
Typical range
$40,000 – $65,000
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Corrections Officer does
Maintains security and order within correctional facilities, supervising incarcerated individuals and enforcing institutional rules.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Probation Officer — $60,000/yr
- Diplomat / Foreign Service Officer — $90,000/yr
- Legislative Assistant — $52,000/yr
- Public Affairs Specialist — $68,000/yr
- Government Affairs Manager — $95,000/yr
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