Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $54,330 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.12
10th percentile $46,350
90th percentile $56,180
Employed locally 440
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,350
    25th
    $48,320
    50th (median)
    $54,330
    75th
    $56,180
    90th
    $56,180

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 82% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 18% 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
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $104,090
    El Centro, 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $53,080
    Lubbock, TX $51,170

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,830
    Security Guards $30,860
    Firefighters $48,990
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $22,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,750
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $67,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Amarillo, TX is $26.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Amarillo, TX is 6.3% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $46,350 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,320.