First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $59,590 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.65
10th percentile $56,890
90th percentile $93,950
Employed locally 550
National median $76,310

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,890
    25th
    $56,890
    50th (median)
    $59,590
    75th
    $66,900
    90th
    $93,950

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary vs area income 74% Median First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,830
    Fresno, CA $129,860
    El Centro, CA $127,920
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $127,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,850
    California $127,380

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $98,450
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $78,470
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $70,760
    Amarillo, TX $59,890
    Wichita Falls, TX $59,890
    College Station-Bryan, TX $59,820

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$32,480
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75,450
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,020
    Firefighters$59,820
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$28,650
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$82,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Houston, TX is $28.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.96 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary in Houston, TX is 21.9% below the national median of $76,310. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Houston?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers (10th percentile) earn around $56,890 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,890.