Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $55,090 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.49
10th percentile $45,100
90th percentile $68,530
Employed locally 1,020
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,100
    25th
    $50,080
    50th (median)
    $55,090
    75th
    $62,180
    90th
    $68,530

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 64% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 36% 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 Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$68,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,960
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,930
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,680
    Health Education Specialists$109,260

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Atlanta, GA is $26.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.74 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Atlanta, GA is 14.6% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,100 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,080.