Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $58,820 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.28
10th percentile $48,320
90th percentile $75,480
Employed locally 1,850
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,320
    25th
    $51,170
    50th (median)
    $58,820
    75th
    $59,570
    90th
    $75,480

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 60% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 40% 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
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $104,090

    Nearby metros — Correctional Officers and Jailers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Lubbock, TX $51,170

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$35,630
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$83,820
    Firefighters$59,530
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$43,770
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$77,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$97,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Austin, TX is $28.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Austin, TX is 1.5% above 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $48,320 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,170.