Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $54,740 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.32
10th percentile $40,070
90th percentile $86,580
Employed locally 1,190
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,070
    25th
    $49,670
    50th (median)
    $54,740
    75th
    $69,040
    90th
    $86,580

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 93% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 7% 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
    Amarillo, TX $54,330
    College Station-Bryan, TX $53,080
    Lubbock, TX $51,170

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$26,760
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$107,240
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,300
    Firefighters$50,890
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$20,000
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$63,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in El Paso, TX is $26.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in El Paso, TX is 5.6% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $40,070 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,670.