Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $34,880 -39.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.77
10th percentile $34,880
90th percentile $40,690
Employed locally 310
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,880
    25th
    $34,880
    50th (median)
    $34,880
    75th
    $40,690
    90th
    $40,690

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 68% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 32% 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
    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 Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $27,620
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,490
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,240
    Firefighters $46,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $57,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Brownsville, TX is $16.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Brownsville, TX is 39.8% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $34,880 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,880.