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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in College Station?

$52,670a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the College Station-Bryan, TX metro area. That is $25.32 an hour or $4,389 a month.

Hourly
$25.32
Vs. national median
-11%
Rank among cities
157 of 281
Jobs in the area
420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,740Median: $52,670Highest 10%: $78,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,740$23.43
25th$49,530$23.81
Median$52,670$25.32
75th$57,330$27.56
90th$78,520$37.75

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
Abilene, TX$53,570
Killeen, TX$53,090
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
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Texas Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in College Station

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,390
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$76,570
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$73,010
Parking Enforcement Worker$42,100
Security Guard$34,030
Lifeguard$25,690
Salaries for every job in College Station, TX

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the College Station-Bryan, TX metro area is $25.32 ($52,670 a year).

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

No: $52,670 against $58,940 nationally, 11% less.

How does College Station compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $52,670, so College Station pays 0% more.

Where does College Station rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

157 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,520 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.