How much do Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists make?
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists earn a median annual salary of $66,270 in the United States, which works out to roughly $31.86 per hour for full-time work. Most earn between $46,840 at the entry level and $107,790 at the senior end, with the middle 50% taking home between $54,250 and $84,780 a year.
That is $4,880 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary range by percentile
Half of all Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists earn between $54,250 and $84,780 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| 25th percentile (early career) | $54,250 | $26.08 | |
| 50th percentile (median) | $66,270 | $31.86 | |
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $84,780 | $40.76 | |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $107,790 | $51.82 |
Highest-paying states for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. California leads the country for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists pay at $103,640 a year, followed by Connecticut ($97,350) and Massachusetts ($94,590). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $34,110 — a gap of $69,530 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
| # | State | Median salary | Hourly | vs national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $103,640 | $49.83 | +56% |
| 2 | Connecticut | $97,350 | $46.80 | +47% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $94,590 | $45.48 | +43% |
| 4 | Oregon | $84,920 | $40.83 | +28% |
| 5 | Vermont | $83,820 | $40.30 | +26% |
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 46 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Workforce and education
About 89,000 people work as Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $73,130 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
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