Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Texas
In Texas, correctional officers and jailers earn a median of $51,020 per year.
Median (Texas)
$51,020
Bottom 10%
$44,660
Top 10%
$61,270
Employed in Texas
39,150
How Texas compares
Refit analysis ·In Texas, correctional officers and jailers earn a median of $51,020 — 12% below the national median of $57,970. Locally the range runs $44,660 to $61,270. About 39,150 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Texas ranks #32 of 50 states for correctional officers and jailers pay — roughly the 37th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (California, $95,840) by 88%. State employment of about 39,150 also shapes how competitive local openings are.
National benchmark
US median
$57,970
US bottom 10%
$41,750
US top 10%
$93,000
Skills that move pay in this role
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Learning
- Writing
- Learning Strategies
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