Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $47,040 -18.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $42,110
90th percentile $54,330
Employed locally 1,280
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,110
    25th
    $42,110
    50th (median)
    $47,040
    75th
    $53,030
    90th
    $54,330

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 90% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 10% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $28,540
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,550
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,330
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $28,110
    Firefighters $50,180
    School Bus Monitors $31,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in McAllen, TX is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in McAllen, TX is 18.9% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $42,110 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,110.