Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in San Angelo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Angelo, TX

Median annual salary $41,970 -27.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.18
10th percentile $41,970
90th percentile $52,010
Employed locally 190
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,970
    25th
    $41,970
    50th (median)
    $41,970
    75th
    $52,010
    90th
    $52,010

    San Angelo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,037 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 64% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 36% 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 San Angelo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$65,510
    Firefighters$47,320
    Security Guards$34,310
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$95,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$62,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$103,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in San Angelo, TX is $20.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.55 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in San Angelo, TX is 27.6% 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 San Angelo?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $41,970 per year in San Angelo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,970.