How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Las Cruces?
$52,370a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Las Cruces, NM metro area. That is $25.18 an hour or $4,364 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.18
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 159 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,680Median: $52,370Highest 10%: $61,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,680 | $21.48 | |
| 25th | $46,090 | $22.16 | |
| Median | $52,370 | $25.18 | |
| 75th | $52,370 | $25.18 | |
| 90th | $61,030 | $29.34 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| Albuquerque, NM | $47,940 |
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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Las Cruces?
The median hourly pay in the Las Cruces, NM metro area is $25.18 ($52,370 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Las Cruces than the national average?
No: $52,370 against $58,940 nationally, 11% less.
How does Las Cruces compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $47,940, so Las Cruces pays 9% more.
Where does Las Cruces rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
159 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make starting out in Las Cruces?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,030 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.