You get a masters degree after you get a job in your chosen field, otherwise, you may price yourself out of the market. Employers who require degrees can hire entry level employees with a bachelors for less money, if they pay a bonus for higher degrees. airbob61@verizon.net Â· 8 years ago.
As of 2011, the highest-paying state for corrections officers was New Jersey, where the average salary was $69,840 a year. California ranked second at $66,540, followed by Massachusetts at $57,450, New York at $56,900 and Alaska at $55,380.
The pay raise for correctional officers would be from a $29,220 starting salary to $32,142. The maximum salary after seven and a half years would also increase from $38,888 to $42,777. Parole officers would also receive a similar increase with starting salaries getting an increase from $35,879 to $39,467.