How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Abilene?
$53,570a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Abilene, TX metro area. That is $25.75 an hour or $4,464 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.75
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 148 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,710Median: $53,570Highest 10%: $57,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,710 | $21.50 | |
| 25th | $50,220 | $24.14 | |
| Median | $53,570 | $25.75 | |
| 75th | $56,070 | $26.96 | |
| 90th | $57,330 | $27.56 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Austin, TX | $59,470 |
| Dallas, TX | $58,930 |
| Amarillo, TX | $54,020 |
| Beaumont, TX | $54,020 |
| Lubbock, TX | $54,020 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $54,020 |
| Houston, TX | $53,810 |
| Killeen, TX | $53,090 |
| College Station, TX | $52,670 |
| San Antonio, TX | $51,310 |
| Texarkana, TX | $51,310 |
| Longview, TX | $49,530 |
| Waco, TX | $47,660 |
| El Paso, TX | $47,650 |
| McAllen, TX | $46,300 |
| Tyler, TX | $45,150 |
| San Angelo, TX | $44,740 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $42,940 |
| Laredo, TX | $42,570 |
| Brownsville, TX | $33,670 |
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Salaries for every job in Abilene, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Abilene?
The median hourly pay in the Abilene, TX metro area is $25.75 ($53,570 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Abilene than the national average?
No: $53,570 against $58,940 nationally, 9% less.
How does Abilene compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $52,670, so Abilene pays 2% more.
Where does Abilene rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
148 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Abilene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,330 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.