Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for correctional officers and jailers is $23.05 an hour ($47,940 a year). About 2,740 people work in this job there.
That is 19% lower than the U.S. median ($58,940). New Mexico ranks 40th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for correctional officers and jailers in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.22 | $37,900 |
| 25% of workers | $20.59 | $42,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.05 | $47,940 |
| 75% of workers | $25.18 | $52,370 |
| 90% of workers | $28.52 | $59,330 |
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces | $52,370 | 380 |
| Albuquerque | $47,940 | 680 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for correctional officers and jailers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -7.4% over ten years, declining · about 28,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New Mexico
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $43,320 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $69,180 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $86,840 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $92,200 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $66,000 |
| Residential Advisors | $37,540 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $62,330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $63,380 |
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