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

$45,150a year

Median yearly pay for correctional officer and jailers in the Tyler, TX metro area. That is $21.71 an hour or $3,763 a month.

Hourly
$21.71
Vs. national median
-23%
Rank among cities
242 of 281
Jobs in the area
310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,150Median: $45,150Highest 10%: $57,140
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,150$21.71
25th$45,150$21.71
Median$45,150$21.71
75th$45,410$21.83
90th$57,140$27.47

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
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
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 Tyler

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$101,200
Detective and Criminal Investigator$79,710
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$72,400
Firefighter$43,740
Security Guard$36,170
Crossing Guard and Flagger$28,500
Salaries for every job in Tyler, TX

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Tyler, TX metro area is $21.71 ($45,150 a year).

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

No: $45,150 against $58,940 nationally, 23% less.

How does Tyler compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $52,670, so Tyler pays 14% less.

Where does Tyler rank for correctional officer and jailer pay?

242 of 281 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,150 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,140 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.