Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in New Mexico

Correctional officers and jailers in New Mexico earn the most in Las Cruces (average $52,030 a year) and the least in Albuquerque ($49,080), across the 2 New Mexico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the correctional officers and jailers average at $48,570 and the median at $47,940 for 2,740 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,630.

Correctional Officers and Jailers average salary by city in New Mexico

Las Cruces$52,030
Albuquerque$49,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Las Cruces	$52,030	$52,370	$46,090	$42,706	90
Albuquerque	$49,080	$47,940	$45,640	$40,473	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Correctional Officers and Jailers salary in other states

Correctional Officers and Jailers salary by city and state

More about pay in New Mexico

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-3012.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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