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How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in San Antonio?

$51,310a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area. That is $24.67 an hour or $4,276 a month.

Hourly
$24.67
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
167 of 281
Jobs in the area
2,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,270Median: $51,310Highest 10%: $60,160
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,270$21.76
25th$45,270$21.76
Median$51,310$24.67
75th$57,330$27.56
90th$60,160$28.92

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
College Station, TX$52,670
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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Related jobs in San Antonio

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$105,100
Detective and Criminal Investigator$83,830
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$79,450
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$73,860
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$73,300
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$70,250
Fire Inspector and Investigator$68,650
Transportation Security Screener$64,060
Firefighter$63,360
Private Detective and Investigator$56,760
Salaries for every job in San Antonio, TX

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro area is $24.67 ($51,310 a year).

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

No: $51,310 against $58,940 nationally, 13% less.

How does San Antonio compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $52,670, so San Antonio pays 3% less.

Where does San Antonio rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

167 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,160 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.