Correctional Officers and Jailers Salary in New Mexico
Correctional Officers and Jailers in New Mexico earn a median of $47,940 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $47,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($58,940)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,740
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,900; the top 10% earn over $59,330. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $93,220.
States ranked near New Mexico
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- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$62,330 median in New Mexico
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists$64,940 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$49,060 median in New Mexico
Correctional Officers and Jailers pay in New Mexico
How much do correctional officers and jailers make in New Mexico?
The median is $47,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,900 and the top 10% earn over $59,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for correctional officers and jailers?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 49 (−19% vs. the national median of $58,940). Living costs are not included.