Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $51,020 -12% vs national
Median hourly $24.53
10th percentile $45,880
90th percentile $54,330
Employed locally 1,240
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,880
    25th
    $48,310
    50th (median)
    $51,020
    75th
    $54,330
    90th
    $54,330

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 76% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 24% 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 Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,620
    Firefighters$58,340
    Security Guards$36,450
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$56,890
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$75,240

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Killeen, TX is $24.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Killeen, TX is 12% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $45,880 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,310.