Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $53,080 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.52
10th percentile $48,200
90th percentile $77,650
Employed locally 390
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,200
    25th
    $48,200
    50th (median)
    $53,080
    75th
    $58,120
    90th
    $77,650

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 89% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 11% 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
    Lubbock, TX $51,170

    Related occupations in College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,740
    Security Guards$32,280
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$25,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$96,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$73,870
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$75,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in College Station, TX is $25.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in College Station, TX is 8.4% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $48,200 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,200.