Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $80,240 +24.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.58
10th percentile $48,000
90th percentile $93,760
Employed locally 350
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,000
    25th
    $61,710
    50th (median)
    $80,240
    75th
    $90,470
    90th
    $93,760

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 114% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $81,300
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,520
    Rochester, NY $80,060
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $78,920
    Binghamton, NY $75,610

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,870
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$59,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56,690
    Healthcare Social Workers$60,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$75,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Buffalo, NY is $38.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Buffalo, NY is 24.4% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,000 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,710.