As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Texas is $65,666, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,263 weekly, or $5,472 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Texas vary widely, spanning from $52,750 to $80,430. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($58,905) and 75th percentile ($73,394), while top earners (90th percentile) make $80,430 per year. This $14,489 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Texas Correctional Nurse often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $52,750 TX April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $58,905 TX April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $65,666 TX April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $73,394 TX April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $80,430 TX April 01, 2026
25% $58,905 10% $52,750 90% $80,430 75% $73,394 $65,666 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $60,598 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $60,632 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $60,782 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $65,263 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $60,339 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $67,350 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $63,326 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $61,484 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $60,339 Date Updated April 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $63,469 Date Updated April 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

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    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
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