California Median
$103,640
per year
Hourly Rate
$49.83
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+56% vs US median
US median $66,270
State Rank
#1 of 46
13,900 employed here
How much do Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists make in California?
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists working in California earn a median salary of $103,640 per year, or about $49.83 per hour. That is 56% above the national median of $66,270 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $64,820 while the top 10% make $140,950 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $80,300 and $123,540 a year.
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,820 | $31.16 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $80,300 | $38.61 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $103,640 | $49.83 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $123,540 | $59.39 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $140,950 | $67.76 |
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How California compares
California ranks 1st out of 46 states and territories for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in other states
Connecticut $97,350Massachusetts $94,590Oregon $84,920Vermont $83,820Washington $82,750Delaware $81,880Minnesota $81,580New York $80,350New Jersey $80,280Michigan $79,760Iowa $77,390Alaska $77,000Maryland $76,390Nevada $75,840Illinois $74,390Hawaii $73,830Colorado $71,680Maine $71,140Pennsylvania $67,370South Dakota $66,870New Mexico $66,000North Dakota $65,140Nebraska $63,460Louisiana $62,910North Carolina $62,220Kansas $61,890Ohio $61,120Alabama $61,050Arizona $60,910Georgia $60,270Indiana $60,170Idaho $59,780Montana $59,750Kentucky $59,610Virginia $58,820Tennessee $58,010South Carolina $56,780Wyoming $56,580West Virginia $53,120Texas $52,880Arkansas $51,180Florida $50,960Oklahoma $50,380Missouri $46,840Mississippi $34,110
Working as Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in California
Nationally, about 89,000 people work as Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($103,640) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists make in California?
The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in California is $103,640 per year, or about $49.83 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $64,820 at the entry level to $140,950 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists about 56% more than the national median of $66,270. California ranks 1st out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $103,640 a year. About 13,900 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.