The average salary for a probation officers and correctional treatment specialist in the United States is $67,880, but the range typically falls between $48,800 and $82,040. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $32.64, with a range between $23.46 and $39.44.
There are approximately 85,870 people employed as a probation officers and correctional treatment specialist in the United States. With California, Texas, Florida employing the highest number of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists.The state with the best pay for a probation officers and correctional treatment specialist is California, with an average annual salary of $102,230, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $35,040.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $41,700 | $20.05 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,800 | $23.46 |
| Median | $61,800 | $29.71 |
| 75th Percentile | $82,040 | $39.44 |
| 90th Percentile | $105,220 | $50.59 |
The salary of a probation officers and correctional treatment specialist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a probation officers and correctional treatment specialist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists are California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Minnesota while the worst states are Mississippi, Kentucky, Missouri, Florida, West Virginia.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,770 | $54,790 | $73,200 |
| Arizona | $45,790 | $61,690 | $83,450 |
| Arkansas | $39,690 | $48,360 | $58,490 |
| California | $64,960 | $102,230 | $138,220 |
| Colorado | $50,980 | $66,070 | $90,420 |
| Connecticut | $61,730 | $92,970 | $117,540 |
| Delaware | $45,900 | $57,410 | $74,880 |
| Florida | $32,260 | $44,740 | $58,800 |
| Georgia | $39,580 | $50,190 | $61,900 |
| Hawaii | $52,040 | $68,540 | $90,210 |
| Idaho | $46,800 | $56,560 | $71,780 |
| Illinois | $47,080 | $72,600 | $98,590 |
| Indiana | $39,840 | $58,600 | $80,020 |
| Iowa | $52,000 | $73,220 | $95,330 |
| Kansas | $42,370 | $52,200 | $63,970 |
| Kentucky | $34,800 | $41,270 | $51,360 |
| Louisiana | $41,350 | $57,240 | $77,210 |
| Maine | $48,880 | $59,440 | $65,150 |
| Maryland | $53,640 | $71,430 | $86,440 |
| Massachusetts | $57,010 | $82,700 | $98,650 |
| Michigan | $52,080 | $69,670 | $77,670 |
| Minnesota | $51,260 | $77,890 | $100,880 |
| Mississippi | $27,460 | $35,040 | $44,800 |
| Missouri | $39,950 | $43,910 | $49,710 |
| Montana | $44,210 | $51,330 | $61,900 |
| Nebraska | $41,440 | $56,390 | $65,140 |
| Nevada | $49,260 | $68,080 | $85,760 |
| New Hampshire | $53,140 | $69,730 | $82,780 |
| New Jersey | $50,750 | $79,070 | $102,110 |
| New Mexico | $48,880 | $56,690 | $67,250 |
| New York | $59,530 | $83,920 | $108,900 |
| North Carolina | $41,790 | $53,470 | $68,240 |
| North Dakota | $50,900 | $61,680 | $74,260 |
| Ohio | $41,940 | $60,740 | $83,060 |
| Oklahoma | $39,160 | $51,520 | $63,630 |
| Oregon | $57,240 | $78,850 | $100,860 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,780 | $64,560 | $86,330 |
| South Carolina | $45,820 | $53,610 | $67,410 |
| South Dakota | $49,150 | $57,250 | $65,850 |
| Tennessee | $34,470 | $48,840 | $61,620 |
| Texas | $40,210 | $50,510 | $64,730 |
| Utah | $45,860 | $69,330 | $87,940 |
| Vermont | $58,460 | $72,230 | $85,920 |
| Virginia | $42,000 | $54,630 | $69,990 |
| Washington | $57,600 | $71,750 | $94,270 |
| West Virginia | $35,460 | $48,430 | $63,380 |
| Wisconsin | $45,320 | $55,710 | $69,120 |
| Wyoming | $48,750 | $56,040 | $68,020 |
Even between cities, the salary of a probation officers and correctional treatment specialist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $133,750.The city with the lowest average salary for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists is Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $35,060.
Areas with highest average salaries for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists
Areas with lowest average salaries for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists
The number of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists has decreased by -4,200. On average, the number of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists has been increasing by -1.2% each year. The salary of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists has increased by $5,980. On average, the salary of probation officers and correctional treatment specialists has been increasing by 2.4% each year.
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists are part of the community and social service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all community and social service occupations jobs here.
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