New York Median
$80,350
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.63
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+21% vs US median
US median $66,270
State Rank
#9 of 46
4,360 employed here
How much do Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists make in New York?
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in New York take home a median of $80,350 annually — roughly $38.63 an hour — which runs 21% above the national median of $66,270.
Within New York, entry-level pay starts around $54,560 while the top 10% make $102,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $68,510 and $96,160 a year.
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary range in New York
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $54,560 | $26.23 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $68,510 | $32.94 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $80,350 | $38.63 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $96,160 | $46.23 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $102,810 | $49.43 |
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How New York compares
New York ranks 9th 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
California $103,640Connecticut $97,350Massachusetts $94,590Oregon $84,920Vermont $83,820Washington $82,750Delaware $81,880Minnesota $81,580New 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 New York
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 New York pay ($80,350) 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 New York?
The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in New York is $80,350 per year, or about $38.63 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $54,560 at the entry level to $102,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New York pay compare to the national average?
New York pays Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists about 21% more than the national median of $66,270. New York ranks 9th out of 46 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New York a good state for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists?
Yes on pay — New York pays above the national median for this occupation, at $80,350 a year. About 4,360 Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists are employed in New York. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in New York?
The highest-paying occupations in New York include Cardiologist ($492,040), Anesthesiologist ($445,660), Radiologist ($441,580), 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.