Most of CA prisons are in rural areas without the Santa Monica RE prices. Among the biggest lobby in CA is guards union.
Texas prisons have worst salaries, high turnover but don’t have riots daily. There may be a middle ground here.
This is from 2009, so expect LOWER benefits today.
“Texas prison guards start at about $26,000 a year. After eight years, the salary tops out at about $34,600. Even with the pay raises, Texas still ranks low nationally in correctional officer pay. Last year, it ranked 13th among 16 southern states, according to prison officials.”
