Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $49,340 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.72
10th percentile $44,690
90th percentile $58,930
Employed locally 60
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,690
    25th
    $44,940
    50th (median)
    $49,340
    75th
    $53,290
    90th
    $58,930

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 26% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $62,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $57,460
    Odessa, TX $54,020
    Waco, TX $53,620
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $53,490
    Lubbock, TX $53,360

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,790
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,820
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $66,930
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,820
    Social Workers, All Other $79,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Amarillo, TX is $23.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Amarillo, TX is 23.5% 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,690 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,940.