Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $54,340 -15.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.13
10th percentile $37,260
90th percentile $64,490
Employed locally 60
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,260
    25th
    $50,080
    50th (median)
    $54,340
    75th
    $59,340
    90th
    $64,490

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 86% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $80,240
    Michigan $79,230
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $74,800
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $74,610
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $70,940
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $69,530

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$35,570
    Healthcare Social Workers$58,640
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$48,500
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$42,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Athens, GA is $26.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Athens, GA is 15.8% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $37,260 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,080.