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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Albuquerque?

$47,940a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $23.05 an hour or $3,995 a month.

Hourly
$23.05
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
212 of 281
Jobs in the area
680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,210Median: $47,940Highest 10%: $58,130
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$40,210$19.33
25th$45,640$21.94
Median$47,940$23.05
75th$52,370$25.18
90th$58,130$27.95

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.

Las Cruces, NM$52,370
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Related jobs in Albuquerque

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$85,290
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$73,380
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$68,380
Transportation Security Screener$63,810
Fire Inspector and Investigator$62,800
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$60,790
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$60,720
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$57,720
Protective Service Worker$55,370
Detective and Criminal Investigator$47,480
Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NM

Frequently asked questions

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Albuquerque?

The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $23.05 ($47,940 a year).

Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?

No: $47,940 against $58,940 nationally, 19% less.

How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $47,940, so Albuquerque pays 0% more.

Where does Albuquerque rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

212 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Albuquerque?

The lowest-paid 10% make $40,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,130 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.