Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $48,430 -16.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.28
10th percentile $44,660
90th percentile $55,030
Employed locally 670
National median $57,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,660
    25th
    $48,320
    50th (median)
    $48,430
    75th
    $49,670
    90th
    $55,030

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Correctional Officers and Jailers salary vs area income 76% Median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary is 24% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$76,740
    Security Guards$30,350
    Firefighters$63,390
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$75,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$77,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$59,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Waco, TX is $23.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.90 or more per hour.

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

    The median Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in Waco, TX is 16.5% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Correctional Officers and Jailers (10th percentile) earn around $44,660 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,320.