How much does a Jail Officer make in El Paso, TX?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Jail Officer in El Paso, TX is $45,047. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $40,221 to $50,024, with most professionals earning between $35,827 and $54,555.

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What is the average salary for Jail Officer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Jail Officer in El Paso, TX. The base salary for Jail Officer ranges from $40,221 to $50,024 with the average base salary of $45,047. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $40,221 to $50,024 with the average total cash compensation of $45,047.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $45,047 $40,221 - $50,024
Bonus $0 $0 - $0
Total Pay $45,047 $40,221 - $50,024
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO El Paso, TX
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CITY, STATE Las Cruces, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,251 - $48,818 COMPARE TO El Paso, TX
CITY, STATE Alamogordo, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,191 - $51,230 COMPARE TO El Paso, TX
CITY, STATE Roswell, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $40,498 - $50,369 COMPARE TO El Paso, TX
CITY, STATE Hobbs, NM AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $41,223 - $51,270 COMPARE TO El Paso, TX
CITY, STATE Sierra Vista, AZ AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,343 - $53,907 COMPARE TO El Paso, TX
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Jail Nurse LOCATION El Paso, TX MINIMUM SALARY $103,610 MAXIMUM SALARY $121,301
JOB TITLE Jail Administrator LOCATION El Paso, TX MINIMUM SALARY $38,320 MAXIMUM SALARY $48,268
JOB TITLE Jail Clerk LOCATION El Paso, TX MINIMUM SALARY $25,165 MAXIMUM SALARY $36,614
JOB TITLE Jail Rn LOCATION El Paso, TX MINIMUM SALARY $57,874 MAXIMUM SALARY $76,825
JOB TITLE Jail Cook LOCATION El Paso, TX MINIMUM SALARY $31,147 MAXIMUM SALARY $40,118
JOB TITLE Correctional Officer LOCATION El Paso, TX MINIMUM SALARY $39,782 MAXIMUM SALARY $49,585
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About El Paso, Texas    El Paso is located at the intersection of three states (Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua) and two countries (the U.S. and Mexico). It is the only majo....More

El Paso, Texas  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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