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

$53,090a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area. That is $25.52 an hour or $4,424 a month.

Hourly
$25.52
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
154 of 281
Jobs in the area
1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,880Median: $53,090Highest 10%: $57,330
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,880$23.50
25th$51,310$24.67
Median$53,090$25.52
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
Abilene, TX$53,570
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
Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in Texas Correctional Officer and Jailer salary in all states

Related jobs in Killeen

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$92,690
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$74,350
Detective and Criminal Investigator$70,590
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$70,240
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$59,890
Firefighter$57,660
Security Guard$35,390
Lifeguard$30,830
School Bus Monitor$25,990
Salaries for every job in Killeen, TX

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area is $25.52 ($53,090 a year).

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

No: $53,090 against $58,940 nationally, 10% less.

How does Killeen compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $52,670, so Killeen pays 1% more.

Where does Killeen rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

154 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

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.