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Correctional Officers and Jailers in New Mexico earned a median of $47,940 a year ($23.05 an hour) in May 2025, 19% below the national median of $58,940; 2,740 were employed there, ranking #40 of 50 states and territories by median pay, per BLS OEWS.
Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025
| Measure | New Mexico | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $47,940 | $58,940 |
| Mean annual wage | $48,570 | $63,630 |
| Median hourly wage | $23.05 | $28.34 |
| 10th percentile | $37,900 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $42,830 | $48,640 |
| 75th percentile | $52,370 | $75,850 |
| 90th percentile | $59,330 | $93,220 |
| Employment | 2,740 | 380,500 |
| Jobs per 1,000 | 3.147 | — |
| Location quotient | 1.29 | 1.00 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.