How much does a correctional officer and jailer make in Texas?
$52,670a year
Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in Texas. That is $25.32 an hour or $4,389 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.32
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 44,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,870Median: $52,670Highest 10%: $60,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,870 | $21.57 | |
| 25th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| Median | $52,670 | $25.32 | |
| 75th | $57,330 | $27.56 | |
| 90th | $60,550 | $29.11 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for correctional officer and jailers.
| 29. South Dakota | $53,040 |
| 30. West Virginia | $52,890 |
| 31. Maine | $52,730 |
| 32. Texas | $52,670 |
| 33. North Dakota | $52,460 |
| 34. Tennessee | $50,940 |
| 35. North Carolina | $50,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a correctional officer and jailer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $25.32 ($52,670 a year).
Do correctional officer and jailers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $52,670 against $58,940 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Texas rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?
Texas ranks 32 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays correctional officer and jailers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $59,470 a year.
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.