Explanation:
Correctional officers are included among the correctional officers for whom the Bureau of Labor Statistics collects wage information. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2017, the median annual income for correctional officers and jailers was $43,540, which means that half of them made more than this amount and the other half made less. The average annual wage across all professions is $37,690. Benefits for correctional officers might include paid military leave, retirement plans, overtime and shift differential compensation, and medical and dental insurance in addition to salaries that are higher than the national average.