Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $41,640 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.02
10th percentile $33,660
90th percentile $57,850
Employed locally 300
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,660
    25th
    $41,340
    50th (median)
    $41,640
    75th
    $53,370
    90th
    $57,850

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 63% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 37% 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 Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$33,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$72,420
    Firefighters$48,160
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$81,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$62,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$100,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Corpus Christi, TX is $20.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 28.2% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $33,660 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,340.