Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Texas

Median Salary

$52,670

per year

Hourly Rate

$25.32

per hour

Employment

44,700

in Texas

vs. National Avg

-10.6%

National: $58,940

📊 Compared to the national median of $58,940, Texas pays 10.6% LESS for Correctional Officers and Jailers positions.

Purchasing Power

$55,094

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

95.6

4% below national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Texas

10th

$44,870

25th

$48,880

Median

$52,670

75th

$57,330

90th

$60,550

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).