Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $57,460 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.62
10th percentile $45,000
90th percentile $75,070
Employed locally 720
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,000
    25th
    $47,820
    50th (median)
    $57,460
    75th
    $61,030
    90th
    $75,070

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 59% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 41% 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
    Odessa, TX $54,020
    Waco, TX $53,620
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $53,490
    Lubbock, TX $53,360
    Tyler, TX $52,880

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,730
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,440
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,740
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,370
    Healthcare Social Workers $75,650
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $52,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Austin, TX is $27.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Austin, TX is 10.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,000 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,820.