Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $92,880 +44% vs national
Median hourly $44.65
10th percentile $62,410
90th percentile $140,950
Employed locally 530
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,410
    25th
    $79,660
    50th (median)
    $92,880
    75th
    $131,900
    90th
    $140,950

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 137% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 37% above 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $139,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,330
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $109,290
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $107,530
    California $107,050
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,120

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $96,270
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,420
    Healthcare Social Workers $84,940
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $61,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Bakersfield, CA is $44.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 44% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $62,410 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,660.