Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $76,250 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.66
10th percentile $49,050
90th percentile $96,960
Employed locally 110
National median $64,520

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,050
    25th
    $61,400
    50th (median)
    $76,250
    75th
    $95,010
    90th
    $96,960

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary vs area income 111% Median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary is 11% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,420
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,190
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $93,890
    Health Education Specialists $56,950
    Marriage and Family Therapists $70,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists in Chico, CA is $36.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists salary in Chico, CA 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,050 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,400.