Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $76,650 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.85
10th percentile $54,310
90th percentile $111,050
Employed locally 280
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,310
    25th
    $64,710
    50th (median)
    $76,650
    75th
    $88,250
    90th
    $111,050

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 20% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,330
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $93,550
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $92,880
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $77,000
    Yakima, WA $71,690
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $67,810

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $79,830
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,200
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $80,110
    Social Workers, All Other $64,880
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $50,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Anchorage, AK is $36.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Anchorage, AK is 18.8% above 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $54,310 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,710.