First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Salary in Texas
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers in Texas make a median of $59,590 a year, or about $28.65 an hour. The range runs from $57K at the entry level to $96K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $60K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level first-line supervisors of correctional officers (10th percentile) start around $57K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $96K or more, a $39K spread from bottom to top.
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers salary by metro in Texas
14 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $98K | +65% | 260 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $78K | +32% | 410 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $71K | +19% | 140 |
| College Station-Bryan | $60K | +0% | 40 |
| Waco | $60K | +0% | 70 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $60K | +0% | 130 |
| El Paso | $60K | +0% | 110 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $60K | +0% | 550 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $59K | -1% | 90 |
| Lubbock | $57K | -5% | 60 |
| Abilene | $57K | -5% | 110 |
| Texarkana | $57K | -5% | 100 |
| Killeen-Temple | $57K | -5% | 230 |
| Longview | $50K | -16% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do first-line supervisors of correctional officers make in Texas?
The median is $59,590 a year, that works out to about $29 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $56,890, and experienced first-line supervisors of correctional officers can clear $95,530. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,160/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 34% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a first-line supervisors of correctional officers salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of correctional officers salary is worth about $65,133 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do first-line supervisors of correctional officers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.