Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #42 of 49 · NM
23.7% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $48,570 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $47,940
Employment 2,740
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,900P25 $42,830 Median $47,940P75 $52,370P90 $59,330
About 80% of correctional officers and jailerss in New Mexico earn between $37,900 and $59,330. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean correctional officers and jailers salary in New Mexico is $48,570, about 23.7% below the U.S. average ($63,630). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces, NM | $52,370 | $52,030 | 380 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $47,940 | $49,080 | 680 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $46,430 | $46,500 | 640 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $44,610 | $48,060 | 760 |