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
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StateMedianvs. 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 AreaMedianvs. 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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