Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $49,670 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.88
10th percentile $45,970
90th percentile $54,330
Employed locally 670
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,970
    25th
    $45,970
    50th (median)
    $49,670
    75th
    $53,080
    90th
    $54,330

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 75% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Correctional Officers and Jailers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,210
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $107,220
    Salinas, CA $106,490
    El Centro, CA $104,090
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,820
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,290
    Laredo, TX $54,790
    El Paso, TX $54,740
    Amarillo, TX $54,330
    College Station-Bryan, TX $53,080

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,970
    Firefighters$79,310
    Security Guards$41,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$56,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$101,610
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$56,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Correctional Officers and Jailers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Abilene, TX is $23.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.56 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries?

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Abilene, TX is 14.3% below the national median of $57,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $45,970 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,970.