How much does a probation officer and correctional treatment specialist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $31.86 an hour or $5,523 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.86
- Average (mean)
- $73,130
- Jobs
- 89,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| 25th | $54,250 | $26.08 | |
| Median | $66,270 | $31.86 | |
| 75th | $84,780 | $40.76 | |
| 90th | $107,800 | $51.82 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $103,600 |
| Connecticut | $97,350 |
| Massachusetts | $94,590 |
| Oregon | $84,920 |
| Vermont | $83,820 |
| Washington | $82,750 |
| Delaware | $81,880 |
| Minnesota | $81,580 |
| New York | $80,350 |
| New Jersey | $80,280 |
| Michigan | $79,760 |
| Iowa | $77,390 |
| Alaska | $77,000 |
| Maryland | $76,390 |
| Nevada | $75,840 |
| Illinois | $74,390 |
| Hawaii | $73,830 |
| Colorado | $71,680 |
| Maine | $71,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,370 |
| South Dakota | $66,870 |
| New Mexico | $66,000 |
| North Dakota | $65,140 |
| Nebraska | $63,460 |
| Louisiana | $62,910 |
| North Carolina | $62,220 |
| Kansas | $61,890 |
| Ohio | $61,120 |
| Alabama | $61,050 |
| Arizona | $60,910 |
| Georgia | $60,270 |
| Indiana | $60,170 |
| Idaho | $59,780 |
| Montana | $59,750 |
| Kentucky | $59,610 |
| Virginia | $58,820 |
| Tennessee | $58,010 |
| South Carolina | $56,780 |
| Wyoming | $56,580 |
| West Virginia | $53,120 |
| Texas | $52,880 |
| Arkansas | $51,180 |
| Florida | $50,960 |
| Oklahoma | $50,380 |
| Missouri | $46,840 |
| Mississippi | $34,110 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $144,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $135,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $108,200 |
| Rochester, MN | $105,400 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $103,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $100,700 |
| Bellingham, WA | $98,940 |
| Boston, MA | $98,100 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $97,410 |
| Hartford, CT | $97,350 |
| Waterbury, CT | $97,350 |
| Stockton, CA | $97,070 |
| Riverside, CA | $96,970 |
| Oxnard, CA | $93,550 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $92,880 |
In other countries
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist belongs to the international group "Social work and counselling professionals".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Educational$64,330
- Marriage and Family Therapist$66,940
- Rehabilitation Counselor$46,850
- Substance Abuse$59,350
- Counselor$50,860
- Child$59,550
- Healthcare Social Worker$67,880
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,280
- Social Worker$71,900
- Health Education Specialist$64,070
Frequently asked questions
How much does a probation officer and correctional treatment specialist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $31.86 ($66,270 a year).
How much does a probation officer and correctional treatment specialist make a month?
About $5,523 a month before tax, based on a median of $66,270 a year.
How much does a probation officer and correctional treatment specialist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,840 or less a year ($22.52 an hour); the top 10% make $107,800 or more.
Which state pays probation officer and correctional treatment specialists the most?
California, with a median of $103,600 a year, followed by Connecticut ($97,350) and Massachusetts ($94,590).
Which city pays probation officer and correctional treatment specialists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $144,400 a year.
How many probation officer and correctional treatment specialists are there in the United States?
About 89,390 people work as probation officer and correctional treatment specialists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.