How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Amarillo?
$54,020a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Amarillo, TX metro area. That is $25.97 an hour or $4,502 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.97
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 140 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,880Median: $54,020Highest 10%: $57,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 25th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| Median | $54,020 | $25.97 | |
| 75th | $57,330 | $27.56 | |
| 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 |
| Beaumont, TX | $54,020 |
| Lubbock, TX | $54,020 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $54,020 |
| Houston, TX | $53,810 |
| Abilene, TX | $53,570 |
| 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 Amarillo, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Amarillo?
The median hourly pay in the Amarillo, TX metro area is $25.97 ($54,020 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Amarillo than the national average?
No: $54,020 against $58,940 nationally, 8% less.
How does Amarillo compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $52,670, so Amarillo pays 3% more.
Where does Amarillo rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
140 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Amarillo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,880 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.