Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $57,110 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.46
10th percentile $44,970
90th percentile $73,140
Employed locally 60
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,970
    25th
    $48,100
    50th (median)
    $57,110
    75th
    $61,960
    90th
    $73,140

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 63% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 37% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $139,550
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,130
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $73,480
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $72,880
    Nevada $71,840
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $69,680

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,990
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $53,960
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,610
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,220
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $64,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Charlottesville, VA is $27.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.75 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Charlottesville, VA is 11.5% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,970 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,100.