First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers earn an average annual salary of $133,172, making it one of the higher-paying occupations. Professionals in this field are primarily employed in industries such as Cross-industry and Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation).
Key Statistics
Employment
Employment and salary information for the First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers workforce.
Employment Over Time
4,520 Workforce in 2023
The First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers workforce has been growing over time.
Historical employment trends for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$133,172 Average Wage
In 2023, First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers earned an average of $133,172.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Salary distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Employment Growth Projections
-0.3% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
14,182 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: -1.5%
13,967 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: -3.0%
This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.
Historical employment trends and future projections for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Wage Trends by Industry
52.1% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Historical wage growth trends by industry for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Metropolitan employment on this page is from the California OEWS extract. Area names omit state codes; all listed metros are in California, so the state chart shows California totals (not a multi-state ranking).
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- CA: 2,190 employees, $133,646 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA: 620 employees, $131,752 avg wage
- Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom MSA: 580 employees, $138,129 avg wage
- Fresno MSA: 340 employees, $133,295 avg wage
- El Centro MSA: 210 employees, $132,236 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale MD: 210 employees, $127,634 avg wage
- San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles MSA: 110 employees, $134,982 avg wage
- Oakland-Fremont-Berkeley MD: 40 employees, $110,500 avg wage
- San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara MSA: 30 employees, $190,805 avg wage
- Anaheim-Santa Ana-Irvine MD: 30 employees, $114,583 avg wage
- Santa Cruz-Watsonville MSA: 20 employees, $128,060 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Diversity
Demographic information on First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in the US.
Gender and Age
The workforce of First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in 2023 was 4,520 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.
Gender and age distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.
Common majors for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers workers.
Education level distribution for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Skills
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers need many skills, but most especially Coordination, Critical Thinking, Social Perceptiveness, Active Listening, Monitoring.
Required skills for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers include Public Safety and Security, Law and Government, Administration and Management, Psychology, English Language.
Knowledge areas required for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers include Problem Sensitivity, Deductive Reasoning, Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension.
Required abilities for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
Daily Activities
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers spend their time on activities such as Documenting/Recording Information, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others, Getting Information, Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards.
Most important work activities for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers.
About
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
The average yearly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers was $133,172 in 2023.
SOC Code
33-1011 - First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers
Insights and Analysis
High earnings profile: First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers reports an average salary of $133,172, placing it among stronger-paying occupations.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 4,520 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -0.3%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.