Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $51,020 -12% vs national
Median hourly $24.53
10th percentile $43,310
90th percentile $54,950
Employed locally 1,770
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,310
    25th
    $44,660
    50th (median)
    $51,020
    75th
    $53,720
    90th
    $54,950

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 69% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 31% 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 Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $32,970
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $71,490
    Firefighters $62,660
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $82,910
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,310
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $32,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in San Antonio, TX is $24.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in San Antonio, 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $43,310 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,660.