Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary
The median probation officers and correctional treatment specialists salary in the United States is $66,270 per year ($31.86/hour). Salaries range from $46,840 at the entry level to $107,790+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 89,390 probation officers and correctional treatment specialists jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$66,270
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.86
per hour
Employment
89,390
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$46,840
25th percentile
$54,250
Median
$66,270
75th percentile
$84,780
90th percentile
$107,790
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.6%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
7,900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary by State
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$34K$104K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$104K
+56%
Connecticut
$97K
+47%
Massachusetts
$95K
+43%
Oregon
$85K
+28%
Vermont
$84K
+26%
Washington
$83K
+25%
Delaware
$82K
+24%
Minnesota
$82K
+23%
New York
$80K
+21%
New Jersey
$80K
+21%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $103,640 | +56.4% |
| Connecticut | $97,350 | +46.9% |
| Massachusetts | $94,590 | +42.7% |
| Oregon | $84,920 | +28.1% |
| Vermont | $83,820 | +26.5% |
| Washington | $82,750 | +24.9% |
| Delaware | $81,880 | +23.6% |
| Minnesota | $81,580 | +23.1% |
| New York | $80,350 | +21.2% |
| New Jersey | $80,280 | +21.1% |
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Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $144,410 | +117.9% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $135,890 | +105.1% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $108,150 | +63.2% |
| Rochester, MN | $105,350 | +59.0% |
| St. Cloud, MN | $103,770 | +56.6% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $100,690 | +51.9% |
| Bellingham, WA | $98,940 | +49.3% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $98,100 | +48.0% |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $97,410 | +47.0% |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $97,350 | +46.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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