Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • New Mexico
Correctional Officers and Jailers in New Mexico earn a median salary of $47,345 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.3% vs the national median of $57,970. An estimated 2,600 correctional officers and jailers are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $44,550 to $48,870 depending on location.
$47,345
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$48,870
Highest paying metro
$44,550
Lowest paying metro
2,600
Employed in New Mexico
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Correctional Officers and Jailers salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico | $48,870 | $43,210 | $49,610 | 560 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $48,510 | $44,010 | $49,610 | 450 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $47,450 | $46,350 | $49,610 | 750 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $44,550 | $41,310 | $49,610 | 840 |