How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Dallas?
$58,930a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $28.33 an hour or $4,911 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.33
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 106 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 5,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,320Median: $58,930Highest 10%: $72,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,320 | $23.71 | |
| 25th | $51,990 | $25.00 | |
| Median | $58,930 | $28.33 | |
| 75th | $60,550 | $29.11 | |
| 90th | $72,180 | $34.70 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Austin, TX | $59,470 |
| 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 |
| 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 Dallas, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $28.33 ($58,930 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $58,930 against $58,940 nationally, 0% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $52,670, so Dallas pays 12% more.
Where does Dallas rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
106 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,180 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.