Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $48,510 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $43,560
90th percentile $58,010
Employed locally 450
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,560
    25th
    $44,010
    50th (median)
    $48,510
    75th
    $49,610
    90th
    $58,010

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 87% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 13% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $104,090
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $97,490
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $91,280
    South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $89,440
    Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area $83,690
    East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area $79,080

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,790
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,330
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,440
    Firefighters $45,890
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $70,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Las Cruces, NM is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 16.3% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $43,560 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,010.