Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $76,290 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.68
10th percentile $44,470
90th percentile $96,770
Employed locally 110
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,470
    25th
    $65,060
    50th (median)
    $76,290
    75th
    $87,670
    90th
    $96,770

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 74% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 26% 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
    Connecticut $94,600
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $89,630
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $86,810
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $83,800
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,130

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$77,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64,290
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,610
    Social and Human Service Assistants$50,780
    Social Workers, All Other$63,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Boulder, CO is $36.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Boulder, CO is 18.2% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,470 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,060.