Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $55,450 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.66
10th percentile $48,740
90th percentile $77,750
Employed locally 140
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,740
    25th
    $55,450
    50th (median)
    $55,450
    75th
    $67,660
    90th
    $77,750

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 78% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $139,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,330
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $109,570
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $109,290
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $107,530
    California $107,050

    Nearby metros — Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $73,270
    Cleveland, OH $60,600
    Ohio $60,090
    Toledo, OH $60,090
    Lima, OH $60,060
    West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $59,680

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56,340
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,520
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,720
    Social and Human Service Assistants$36,860
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,980
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$45,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Akron, OH is $26.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.10 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salaries?

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Akron, OH is 14.1% below the national median of $64,520. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Akron?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,740 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,450.