Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $47,450 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.81
10th percentile $40,680
90th percentile $59,240
Employed locally 750
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,680
    25th
    $46,350
    50th (median)
    $47,450
    75th
    $49,610
    90th
    $59,240

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 70% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 30% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $97,490
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,280
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $89,440
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $83,690
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $79,080

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,620
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,250
    Firefighters$42,920
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$48,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$86,300
    Protective Service Workers, All Other$100,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Albuquerque, NM is $22.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 18.1% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $40,680 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,350.